Sr. Manager Solutions Engineering

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Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Manager Solutions Engineering is responsible for leading the strategy development and execution of the Solutions Engineering function including team leadership process development and cross-functional alignment.

This role ensures the team effectively supports customer-facing solution developmentfrom early engagement and requirements definition through solution design documentation deployment and post-sales support.

Responsibilities

Product Management & Engineering Collaboration

• Establish structured feedback loops to Product Management on market needs product gaps and emerging applications

• Collaborate with Engineering to validate solution feasibility and guide minor product adaptations where needed

• Influence product roadmap based on application insights and customer demand

Deployment & Post-Sales Support Oversight

• Ensure effective support for system integration commissioning and troubleshooting

• Drive continuous improvement in deployment success reliability and customer satisfaction

• Monitor field performance and identify opportunities for solution optimization

Training & Commercial Enablement

• Oversee development and delivery of technical training for Sales and commercial teams

• Ensure consistent messaging around product capabilities and solution approaches

• Build technical competency across the organization to support scalable growth

Operational Excellence & Performance Management

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Solutions Engineering function (e.g. win rates time-to-solution customer satisfaction)

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency quality and scalability

• Manage resource allocation and prioritize activities based on business impact

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechatronics or related field required

• 812 years of experience in application engineering design engineering systems engineering or related roles in automation or motion control

• Prior experience leading or managing engineering teams preferred

• Strong expertise in motion control systems electric motors drives and gearing technologies

• Proven ability to lead system-level solution development and integration in industrial or automation environments

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with Sales Product Management and Engineering

• Strong leadership coaching and team development skills

• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills

• Strong analytical strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities

• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to balance technical and commercial considerations

• Experience supporting New Business Development (NBD) and strategic customer engagements

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Both Domestic and International Travel up to 20%

LANGUAGES

• English required

Additional Job Details

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