EAE Solution Specialist, EcoStruxure Automation Expert

Schneider Electric North America; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 206,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy management company is looking for a highly skilled technical solutions specialist to drive the adoption of EcoStruxure Automation Expert. You will provide technical expertise to support successful implementations and work closely with sales teams and customers. An ideal candidate holds a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with at least 5 years in automation development, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with various programming languages. Expect 30-50% travel for the role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automation solution development and programming.
• Deep expertise in PLC programming and industrial networking.
• Hands-on knowledge of industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC UA, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical pre-sales expertise on automation systems.
• Work with customers to identify technical requirements and offer solutions.
• Support the sales team with demos and presentations.

Skills

Technical solutions expertise

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

C/C++

Python

JavaScript

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and strategic technical solutions specialist to join our Centre of Excellence (COE) and play a key role in driving enablement and adoption of EcoStruxure Automation Expert (EAE). This position will work closely with our sales teams to provide deep technical expertise to customers and partners, and advanced troubleshooting to support successful implementation of EAE into customer solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical pre‑sales expertise and support to the sales team on automation & control system architectures to accelerate sales growth and increase opportunity conversion rates using EAE.
• Act as the technical subject‑matter expert at the customer to define and implement the best automation & control system architecture using EAE.
• Work with the customer to identify technical requirements and constraints to adopt EAE and offer solutions that support its adoption on projects and machines.
• Explain & demonstrate the technical advantages and disadvantages of the proposed architecture using EAE.
• Create solution architecture demos and support the sales team to convince customers to use EAE by highlighting its value and benefits over conventional automation systems.
• Be the first‑line support to our sales team to win customers and projects using EAE.
• Provide solution architecture support to OEMs, system integrators, and end users using EAE.
• Support customers on complex automation challenges involving EAE.
• Troubleshoot and assist customers as they develop their own solutions on EAE.
• Conduct design audits and architecture assessments for mission‑critical automation projects.
• Support the sales team with demos and presentations at the customer site.
• Work closely with key industrial customers and partners to understand their automation challenges and tailor EAE solutions accordingly.
• Conduct technical discovery sessions, solution workshops, and customer roadmap discussions to drive adoption.
• Lead proof‑of‑concept (PoC) projects, pilot deployments, and industrial testbeds, ensuring successful implementation of EAE.
• Engage with executive stakeholders to define automation strategies, digital transformation roadmaps, and enterprise‑wide implementation plans.
• Support business development teams by providing technical insights, solution demonstrations, and competitive differentiators.
• Design and build solution architecture to support customers using EAE.
• Support the creation of technical documentation, playbooks, and design guides using EAE.
• Conduct technical validation reviews for large‑scale automation projects, ensuring alignment between commercial and technical readiness.
• Work with the Centre of Competence (CoC) and Lines of Business (LOB) to optimize system architecture and scalability of EAE‑based solutions.
• Support the training department with onsite training as needed.
• Create white papers, best‑practice guides, case studies, and knowledge‑sharing materials to promote EAE.
• Represent Schneider Electric in industry forums, conferences, and open automation groups.
• Develop technical marketing content, including webinars, blog posts, and product demonstrations, to position Schneider Electric as an industry leader in open, software‑defined automation using EAE.
• Engage with academic institutions and research organizations to drive awareness and adoption of EAE in industrial and educational environments.

Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, IT programming, or code development.>
• Embedded Software Engineer background, ideally with a strong IT focus.
• Well versed in IIoT and the convergence between IT and OT.
• Object‑oriented programming, Windows and Linux development environments, Docker/Kubernetes/Swarm, virtualization, event‑driven methodology, C# programming for HMI integration.
• Networking experience in LAN, WAN, VLAN, managed switches, routers, and communication protocols such as TCP/IP based Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, HTTPS, MQTT.
• Experience in programming languages C/C++, Python, JavaScript is advantageous.
• Essential to this role, the candidate must be able to apply code development and design system/solution architecture that will fit into industrial applications on the factory floor and plant to control equipment and processes.
• Hands‑on knowledge of industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, etc.).
• Deep expertise in PLC programming, SCADA/DCS, and industrial networking.
• Extensive experience in designing and deploying large‑scale automation solutions.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to simplify complex technical concepts for engineers, customers, and executives.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging both technical and business audiences.
• Five years of experience in automation solution development and programming.

Travel

This role will require approximately 30-50% travel.

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