Automation Genesis - Customer Solution Architect/Sales Specialist Track

Siemens; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking high-potential graduates for its Automation Genesis program, Customer Solution Architect/Sales Specialist track. The six-month onboarding occurs in Mason, OH, followed by a 12-month development phase at DI Automation Hubs or regional sites in Alpharetta, Elk Grove Village, Chicago, Detroit, or Harleysville.

The program builds engineering and consultative skills for customer-facing roles within Siemens Digital Industries Automation, culminating in a full-time position in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a listed engineering field and related majors
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences
• Customer-focused and consultative mindset with data-driven decision making
• Willing to relocate: Mason, OH for 6 months, then to a hub or customer region across the U.S.
• Travel 5–50% as project needs dictate
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Engage in instructor-led training, workshops, and technical advisory activities to understand Siemens DI Automation portfolio and customer needs
• Facilitate discovery, visioning, and scoping workshops to align solutions with business objectives
• Contribute to proofs-of-concept and product demonstrations showing value of Siemens solutions
• Support development of solution architecture and digital transformation strategies for customers
• Create technical collateral and references to support pre-sales activities
• Collaborate with Sales teams and Application Engineers on project proposals and BOMs

Skills

Strong communication

Customer-focused

Analytical thinking

Willing to relocate

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Industrial Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related majors

Job description

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Transform the everyday with us!

Siemens Digital Industries Automation is a leader in industrial automation and digitalization. We deliver innovative solutions that help customers transform their manufacturing operations and build smarter, more connected factories. Our portfolio spans advanced automation controls and sensors, high-performance drives and motors, HMI and SCADA systems, industrial process control and manufacturing execution systems, digital twin and simulation tools, along with equipment maintenance and safety systems. By integrating advancements in artificial intelligence, edge computing, IT/OT integration, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), our technology unlocks new levels of productivity, efficiency, and data-driven insights.

We are looking for rising and recent engineering graduates for our Automation Genesis program – Customer Solution Architect/Sales Specialist track. The first six months of this position will be based at Mason, OH, with subsequent assignment (based on business needs) to one of our DI Automation Hubs or customer regions, including but not limited to Alpharetta, GA; Elk Grove Village, IL; Chicago, IL; Harleysville, PA; or Detroit, MI.

This program, comprised of two phases, is designed to prepare you for impactful customer-facing roles within Siemens Digital Industries Automation. The journey begins with a 6-month intensive onboarding phase that combines structured training with hands‑on project work to build your expertise in our portfolio, accelerate your understanding of our business strategy and processes, enhance your professional skills, and strengthen your consultative capabilities. Phase 2 is an immersive 12‑month development experience, during which you’ll deepen your portfolio and market expertise, learn to scope customer needs and create solution roadmaps, and gain hands‑on experience with customer‑facing engagements and digital threads. Upon successful completion, you’ll transition to a designated full‑time role within our Technical Sales team, typically as a Customer Solution Architect, Service Sales Specialist, or Portfolio Sales Specialist.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Engaging in instructor‑led training, workshops, and technical advisory activities to build a strong understanding of Siemens and our DI Automation technology portfolio, while mastering the skills to understand customer needs and solve complex manufacturing challenges
• Facilitating discovery, visioning, and scoping workshops to understand customers’ business objectives and production needs, define solution requirements, and align our industrial automation technologies to their desired goals
• Contributing to proof‑of‑concepts and conducting product demonstrations that showcase the value of Siemens solutions, delivering key insights and communicating compelling value propositions around digitalization, productivity, and efficiency
• Supporting the development of solution architecture and digital transformation strategies that help customers modernize their production operations and accelerate adoption of our Industry 4.0 technologies
• Creating technical collateral, customer references, and other enablement materials that support Siemens’ positioning as an industry leader and innovator
• Collaborating with the Sales teams and Application Engineers on project proposals, Bills of Materials, customer presentations, and other pre‑sales activities

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Eligibility Requirement: This Development Program is designed for individuals beginning their professional careers. Candidates must have completed, or will complete, the required educational credentials prior to the program start date. This program is intended for candidates at an early career stage. Current students seeking an experiential learning opportunity while continuing their studies should consider our internship and co‑op programs.
• Available to start full‑time employment on June 7, 2027
• Bachelor’s degree: Industrial/Industrial Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related majors
• Strong interest in industrial automation, manufacturing technology, and industrial markets, with a passion for personal growth and continuous learning
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong presentation skills, and the ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences and build confidence with stakeholders
• Customer‑focused and consultative mindset, focused on understanding customer challenges and translating their needs into solution recommendations
• Ability to think strategically, analyze complex problems, and leverage data‑driven insights
• Must be willing and able to commit to the required relocations: first to Mason, OH for 6 months, followed by a 12‑month assignment to one of our hubs or customer regions, including but not limited to Alpharetta, GA; Elk Grove Village, IL; Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; or Harleysville, PA. Relocation assistance is provided to hires who must relocate more than 50 miles from their permanent address for each required move.
• Travel requirements will be a function of assigned projects and will likely range from periods of light travel (5‑10%) to periods of higher travel (50%)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without the need for current or future company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship or project experience in industrial/manufacturing environment
• Business minor or prior business‑related coursework and business acumen
• Understanding of sales enablement or customer relationship management
• Leadership experience through academic or extracurricular activities

Redaction Notice:

As part of the application, you will be asked to confirm your academic enrollment status. If your application includes uploaded documents (resume, transcript, or other materials), you may redact any information identifying your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Redacting this information will not affect your candidacy.

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource‑efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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