Technical Displays Specialist

Position Summary 

The Technical Displays Specialist is a hands-on technical role responsible for designing, building, wiring, programming, maintaining, and troubleshooting functional industrial automation product demonstrations used for sales activities, trade shows, customer visits, and marketing initiatives. This position combines electrical wiring, mechanical assembly, technical fabrication, automation technology, and project coordination to develop demonstration equipment from concept through completion. 

 What You’ll Do 

Design, source, build, wire, program, troubleshoot, and maintain functional industrial automation product demonstrations, trade show displays, and other technical demonstration equipment.. 

Build, configure, test, and maintain industry-focused functional product demonstrations for sales activities, customer visits, and trade shows. 

Execute demonstration strategies in collaboration with Marketing, Product Marketing, and Industry Management teams. 

Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and support demonstration equipment, including displays used in the Demo Van, ensuring functionality and readiness for use. 

Develop new and maintain existing sales demonstration materials and supporting documentation, including exhibit user manuals, demo sheets, bills of material, and other required documentation. 

Develop and maintain a strong understanding of Balluff products and emerging technologies through ongoing training and collaboration with Product Marketing Managers. 

Work closely with Product Marketing Management to develop and prepare technical demonstrations for trade shows, sales events, and other marketing activities. 

Ensure demonstration equipment and displays are functional, packed, staged, and delivered in accordance with project timelines. 

Attend trade shows and events as assigned to support setup, teardown, and demonstration activities. 

Coordinate and support customer visits, student visits, and other onsite demonstration activities. 

Assist other employees in the accomplishment of their assigned responsibilities as requested. 

 Work Environment & Physical Requirements 

Combination of office and hands-on technical workspace. 

Frequent computer use, including Microsoft Office applications and technical design software. 

Mechanical assembly work utilizing basic hand tools. 

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 

Fast-paced environment requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. 

Travel is typically 5-10% to support trade shows, sales events, customer visits, and related activities. 

Position is based onsite at Balluff's Florence, KY facility and requires residence within a reasonable commuting distance. 

What You Bring 

Two-year technical degree required; Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Automation Technology, Electromechanical Technology, or a related technical field preferred. 

2+ years of hands-on experience building, wiring, assembling, fabricating, troubleshooting, or supporting industrial automation equipment, machinery, technical demonstrations, test equipment, or similar electromechanical systems. 

Hands-on electrical wiring and mechanical assembly experience required. 

SolidWorks experience required. 

Mechanical aptitude and demonstrated experience using hand and power tools required. 

Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley PLC programming experience preferred. 

Experience with electrical panel building, machine shop equipment, technical fabrication, or similar build activities preferred. 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and internet-based business tools. 

Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and meet project deadlines. 

Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project coordination skills. 

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. 

Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.