Remote Industrial Automation Engineer Jobs
Remote industrial automation engineer jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams hiring for roles in manufacturing technology, energy systems, and industrial software. Employers hiring right now include Graybar, SunSource, and Signode. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.
Job Description
A career with us offers professional growth, career advancement, unlimited opportunities to learn, and a great team environment. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is valued, treated with dignity and respect, and empowered to do their best work.
If you're passionate about problem-solving and relationship building, join our team and unlock a world of digital tools, customer integration services, and top-tier products to exceed customer expectations. Benefit from our strong partnerships with leading suppliers to secure and retain new customers.
Apply for the Industrial Outsides Sales Representative at Rexel Automation today!
The position of Industrial Automation Outside Sales will cover the Bay Area
Are you an accomplished sales professional with a strong industrial background? Take your career to the next level with Rexel Automation as an Outside Sales Representative. In this key role, you’ll be the face of our company in your territory, driving new sales and expanding our market presence.
As a leader in the distribution of electrical supplies and automation solutions, we partner with industry giants like Rockwell Automation (Allen Bradley), Cisco, Eaton, Leviton, Hoffman, Panduit, Hubbell, etc. Our offerings range from enterprise-level systems to sustainable lighting and energy solutions.
We’re looking for a dynamic individual eager to explore new markets and engage potential customers, as well as support existing customers. You’ll be backed by the best team in California, equipped with the resources you need to succeed. Apply today!
Summary
The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for the sales and marketing efforts with the objective of increasing profitable sales through creating, building, and maintaining high quality relationships with new and existing customers. Utilize company digital tools and company products and services to connect with consumers, develop creative solutions, generate sales volume, and provide the highest level of customer service.
What You'll Do
- Be responsible for selling, marketing, promoting, and demonstrating products and services. Effectively communicate the features and benefits of our offer, leveraging available digital and virtual tools.
- Utilize specified CRM system constantly and accurately to manage selling process
- Increase business by generating sales to new customers and by expanding Rexel market share at existing customers. Prospect for new accounts within a specified geographic territory.
- Collaborate with leadership, team members and suppliers in planning, tracking, and implementing sales strategies and developing new markets
- Establish and maintain customer relationships. Learn and evaluate customer operations to aid in identifying customer objectives, requirements, and preferences in order to present a unique solution to each customer tailored to their business objectives and needs
- Assist customers with product selection and application utilizing knowledge, internal specialists, as well as supplier representatives
- Collaborate with customers and team members for product quotations and provide on-going communication throughout the customer's purchasing lifecycle
- Work with management, credit, and customers to resolve payment issues promptly
- Gather and report to management information regarding the company, competitors, pricing, products, and current and future market
- Actively participate in professional development to improve professional selling skills and maintain technical capabilities. Participate in company training/development, special promotions, sales meetings, supplier seminars and training schools to enhance and maintain personal and product knowledge
- Maintain accurate and timely records including sales call schedules and expense reports
- Align sales efforts with company initiatives and promotions. Coordinate sales calls with vendors to introduce and demonstrate products, identify customer needs, and promote product and service solutions
- Utilize and champion digital tools, customer solutions and services to gain a competitive advantage
- Other duties as assigned
The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED- Valid Driver’s License
- 3+ years of industrial sales or electrical industry experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to exhibit a positive, friendly, and helpful attitude with customers and to be sensitive to their needs
- Innovative, customer-oriented and motivated with excellent communication, presentation, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Excellent negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to drive decisions with influence
- Product and application knowledge essential
- Ability to solve practical problems, interpret various instructions in written, oral or on engineering drawings/specifications.
- Highly self-motivated
- Very comfortable with Microsoft Office as well as relevant ERP systems and Customer Relation Management Tools (CRM), social media, smartphones, mobile apps, virtual meetings.
- This position requires approximately 90% regional travel, ability to travel by air transportation and must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
- Ability to work overtime as needed
Additional Information
Physical Demands:
- Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently – 21% to 50%
- Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Frequently – 21% to 50%
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly – at least 51%
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Occasionally – up to 20%
- Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - Occasionally – up to 20%
- Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Constantly – at least 51%
Weight and Force Demands:
- Up to 10 pounds - Constantly – at least 51%
- Up to 25 pounds - Frequently – 21% to 50%
- Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%
Working Environment:
- Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - Frequently – 21% to 50%
- Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - Occasionally – up to 20%
- Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - Occasionally – up to 20%
- Travels to offsite locations - Frequently – 21% to 50%
Disclaimer:
“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”
For the state of California only, the pay range is $28.00 to $30.00, depending upon qualifications, experience, and other considerations permitted by law.
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401K with Employer Match
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health & Wellness Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- HSA Accounts
- Commuter Transit Benefits
- Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
- Employee Discount Programs
- Professional Training & Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within
Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote industrial automation engineer jobs.
- Proficiency programming Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs in ladder logic and structured text
- Experience designing and troubleshooting SCADA or HMI systems in production environments
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field
- Hands-on integration of industrial robots, vision systems, or motion control equipment
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control panel drawings
- Familiarity with industrial networking protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Profibus, or Modbus
Tips for Your Remote Industrial Automation Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote industrial automation engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search roles by the skills and systems that match your background and apply directly, without filtering through listings built for on-site work.
Show remote diagnostic experience upfront
Remote employers want to know you can troubleshoot PLC faults, SCADA alarms, and control loop issues without being on the plant floor. Call out specific remote access tools you've used, like FactoryTalk Remote Access or VPN-connected HMI sessions, in your resume and cover letter.
Build a documented automation project portfolio
Remote hiring managers can't watch you work, so written documentation does the job instead. Publish ladder logic diagrams, control narratives, or integration write-ups from past projects on a personal site or repository. Even one well-documented project signals that you work independently and communicate technically.
Prepare for async-heavy remote interviews
Many remote industrial automation teams screen candidates through written technical exercises or asynchronous video responses before any live interview. Practice explaining a controls problem, your troubleshooting approach, or a past integration decision in writing, so your reasoning comes through clearly without back-and-forth.
Remote Industrial Automation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote industrial automation engineer job?
Remote industrial automation engineer roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction, strong written communication, and the ability to collaborate across time zones without hand-holding. Remote employers screen heavily for PLC programming proficiency, SCADA system experience, and familiarity with remote diagnostic tools. Candidates who document past automation projects clearly, show experience with asynchronous workflows, and can explain technical decisions in writing consistently edge out those who rely on in-person presence to get work done.
Which companies hire remote industrial automation engineers?
Companies hiring remote industrial automation engineers right now include Graybar, SunSource, and Signode, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote openings for this role concentrate at remote-first engineering firms, industrial software companies, and distributed teams in energy, manufacturing technology, and automation consulting.
Can you get a remote industrial automation engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot and make decisions independently from day one. Industrial software companies and automation startups are the most likely to hire remotely at the junior level. Candidates who build a portfolio of personal PLC or HMI projects, contribute to open-source automation tooling, or complete vendor certifications in systems like Rockwell or Siemens give employers concrete evidence to work with instead of relying on a job history.
Do you need a degree for remote industrial automation engineer jobs?
Not always. Remote employers in industrial automation weigh demonstrated technical skills heavily, particularly PLC programming, instrumentation knowledge, and hands-on systems integration experience. A degree in electrical, mechanical, or controls engineering helps with larger employers and defense-adjacent roles, but many remote-first firms and industrial software companies hire based on a verifiable portfolio of automation work, vendor certifications, and the ability to communicate technical decisions clearly in writing.
Which industries hire the most remote industrial automation engineers?
Most remote industrial automation engineer openings sit in Energy and Manufacturing, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire remotely because their engineering teams are geographically distributed and rely on remote access tools, cloud-connected PLCs, and digital twin platforms to manage automation systems without requiring engineers on-site full time.
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