Eastern Controls - Valve and Actuation Specialist - Edgemont, PA

At Endress+Hauser, progress happens by working together. As the global leader in measurement instrumentation, our ~17,000 employees shape the future in the field of process automation. Whether developing and realizing new technology as a team, collaborating to build instrumentation, or strengthening vital relationships with countless global industries, we work to create trusted relationships that help everyone thrive. As a family-owned company, we look beyond short-term moves and work to create a vision that is forward-thinking for our people, our clients, and the world at large.  

What is the role about?

Eastern Controls Inc., a manufacturer's representative partner of Endress+Hauser Inc. is seeking a Valve and Actuation Specialist. The role is a highly technical, engineering position responsible for the design, selection, and application of valve and actuation systems. This role focuses on engineering support, technical expertise, and education to ensure that ECI delivers best-in-class solutions. The specialist partners closely with inside and outside sales teams, guiding sizing, selection, troubleshooting, and industry best practices while ensuring solutions meet application requirements. A critical part of this role is educating and mentoring the inside sales team to enhance their technical capabilities and customer support effectiveness. 

What tasks will you perform?

• Selecting, sizing, and configuring valves and actuators for customer applications


• Interpreting process conditions and matching them to appropriate valve/actuator solutions


• Partnering closely with inside and outside sales teams to support opportunities


• Reviewing customer specifications and helping develop accurate, optimized quotes


• Using ERP/CRM tools to input, track, and manage technical requests or quotes


• Preparing technical documentation, configuration details, and proposal support

What do we expect from you? 

You will have (required):

• Associate or bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and two to five years of relevant experience.


• 0-3 years relevant experience

You may have (preferred):

• Experience with ERP’s, CRM’s or related systems such as sales software packages.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project.


• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to present convincingly at a respectable level.


• Organized with superior time management skills.


• Ability to learn ECI products and services; mechanical aptitude or technical aptitude a plus.

About Eastern Controls

Since 1969, Eastern Controls has been the leading manufacturer representative, distributor, and service provider of process measurement and control equipment serving Metro New York, Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio. We are headquartered in Edgemont, PA with two other manufacturing/service facilities located in Virginia and Maryland. Our expertise covers the full spectrum of primary process variable measurements and control. Our strong relationship with our manufacturing partners has enabled us to deliver cutting-edge products and technologies which ensure that your process will run safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

Eastern Controls is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected classification including protected veteran and disability status.