Technology Consultant

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us

Job Description

As a Technology Consultant you will provide technical expertise in pre-sales activities for a specific range of products within a defined region to help grow the Industrial Components, Safety, Sensing, ITD Business. You support our sellers in conversations with customers about our solutions. You have deep application, industry, product, technology or solution knowledge of automation control systems. You will report to the DIRECTOR, SWC & ITD – META and will work in a hybrid capacity within the region.

Your Responsibilities:

• Partner with the sales team in promoting the product range to existing and new customers; update customers on new products and technology, as related to their industry and application.
• Participate in trade shows, seminars and similar marketing activities; offer demonstrations to customers.
• Support market access (distributors and system integrators) in conveying the value of our products and technology; support the launch of new products to the sales teams and channel.
• Validate and resolve product compatibility issues within architectural solutions for Industrial Components, Safety, Sensing, ITD and provide guidance to customers.
• Use your domain expertise as as resource for internal partners and to advise customers on our products, solutions and services.
• Analyze competitive products, have knowledge of competitor's strategies, and further define competitive differentiators.
• Understand business models, organization and go to market strategy, and leverage where appropriate.

How You Work:

• Build customer relationships and provide customer-centric solutions.
• Plan and prioritize your work to meet commitments aligned with our goals.
• Seek out opportunities to develop technical skills.
• Gain the trust of others through integrity and authenticity.
• Relate openly with diverse groups of people.
• Achieve results, even under tough circumstances.
• Build partnerships and work with others to meet shared goals.
• Manoeuvre through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.

Product Knowledge:

Components

Allen-Bradley components are foundational to industrial automation systems:

• Circuit Protection: MCCBs, MPCBs, MCBs, fuse holders, disconnect switches
• Connection Devices: Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Safety Connection Systems
• Relays and Timers: General-purpose and safety relays
• Push Buttons and Pilot Devices: For operator interface and control
• Terminal Blocks and Power Supplies: For electrical distribution and control
• E200/E300 Intelligent Overload Relay
• Soft Starters (e.g., SMC-3, SMC Flex, SMC-50

Safety Products

Rockwell Automation has one of the broadest safety portfolios in the industry: TUV certified in Safety will be an advantage FS Eng (TÜV Rheinland, # 20653/20 – Machinery)

• Guardmaster Smart Safety Devices: Featuring GuardLink technology for enhanced diagnostics and connectivity
• Safety Light Curtains: GuardShield Type 2 and Type 4 for low to high-risk applications
• Safety Mats and Edges: MatGuard and Safedge for presence detection
• Safety Laser Scanners: SafeZone for configurable warning and safety fields
• Safety Relays: Guardmaster 440C-CR30 configurable safety relay
• Hand Detection Sensors: SC300 image-based safety sensors

Sensing Technologies

These devices help monitor and control industrial processes:

• Photoelectric Sensors
• Proximity Sensors
• Vision Systems
• IO-Link Technology: Enhanced diagnostics and simplified integration with devices like the 5032 IO-Link Master

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience
• TUV certified in Safety will be an advantage; FS Eng (TÜV Rheinland, # 20653/20 – Machinery) Safety TUV Certified .
• We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• A valid driver's license.
• The ability to travel locally 50% of the time to customers

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of experience
• Knowledge of Rockwell's various Controller & I/O Hardware Platforms, Network Hardware & Topologies, Server Infrastructure, and Rockwell Software Portfolio (Industrial Components, Safety, Sensing, ITD)
• Familiarity with outcome-based selling
• Knowledge of industry strategies
• Demonstrated technical expertise in Industrial Components, Safety, Sensing, ITD

Along with a great compensation package, your benefits also include:

• On-demand digital course library for professional development.
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program.
• Pension and life insurance contributions following local legislation.
• Annual leave, maternity and paternity leave.
• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm.
• Medical, dental insurance, subject to location and legislation.
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees.
• Confidential, Employee Assistance Program, through an external supplier.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

Rockwell Automation's hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.