Digital Solutions Consultant

ABB Inc.; North Carolina; Remote; USD 98,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational technology company is hiring a Digital Solutions Consultant to lead MES solutions in the pulp & paper industry. The role requires 7+ years of experience in the OT/software industry and technical expertise in MES. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $98,700 to $157,920 annually, with eligibility for bonuses. Applicants should have strong analytical skills and the ability to travel across North America.

Benefits

Health insurance options

Paid time off

Short-term incentive plan

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in the OT/software industry focusing on digitalization.
• 5+ years' experience in MES software implementation in the pulp & paper industry.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and ensure digital solutions meet objectives.
• Act as a technical expert for MES software applications.
• Drive business development by pursuing new opportunities.

Skills

Customer focus

Digitalization expertise

Technical consulting

Networking skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a technical field

Job description

Overview

ABB Process Automation is hiring for a Digital Solutions Consultant to drive the strategy, digital solutions and technical implementation of MES solutions for the Pulp & Paper Industry in the Americas. The Digital Solutions Consultant - MES Pulp & Paper will define the technical requirements of customers, propose optimal digital solutions and support in the implementation process in close collaboration with leadership and operations. This Position reports to: Regnl Solutns Consltng Ldr, America Digtl.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide digital solution leadership for MES solutions consistently at high quality to sales, proposals and project teams
• Analyze customer requirements to ensure digital solution(s) meets objectives by combining industry best practices, product knowledge, and business acumen
• Act as a high-level technical expert, providing knowledge of MES software applications (primarily for pulp & paper) and operational environments, functional systems analysis, design, integration, and implementation advice for complex digital solution implementation
• Provide direction and mentoring to sales and project teams
• Interface with and influences customer's senior technical and business leadership
• Continuously drives business development efforts by pursuing new opportunities and extensions with solutions consulting and hub digital teams

Work Model

The work model for this role is: #LI-Remote with a preference for Eastern US.

Qualifications for the Role

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environmental Management, Software Engineering or related technical field; Master's degree in a technical field would be an advantage
• 7+ years' experience in the OT / software industry with focus on digitalization and the Internet of Things, and deep understanding of relevant technologies and trends; 5+ years' experience in MES software implementation, consulting or sales in the pulp & paper industry
• Knowledge of Order Management, Production Planning, Production Management and Quality Management in pulp & paper is a MUST
• Proven track record in customer focus, exposure to customer top management, consultative selling, driving results and turning opportunities into sales successes
• Ability to deliver complex deliverables under demanding timelines
• Deep Experience in the industrial software environment; process industry-specific industry exposure (industrial automation/advanced software)
• Experience and background in other industrial domains of mining, metals and food & beverage preferred
• Excellent networking skills matured in a highly international organization, "leading by influence"
• Change management experience is a strong plus
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Availability to travel 40%-60% in NAM and occasionally across the Americas region as required

What’s in it for you?

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You'll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn't just matter, it moves things forward.

More about us

The Process Industries Division serves the mining, minerals processing, metals, cement, pulp and paper, battery manufacturing, and food and beverage, as well as their associated service industries. The Division brings deep industry domain expertise coupled with the ability to integrate both automation and electrical systems, increase productivity and reduce overall capital and operating costs for customers. The Division designs, plans, engineers, supplies, installs and commissions integrated electrical and motion systems, including electric equipment, drives, motors, high power rectifiers and equipment for automation and supervisory control within a variety of areas including mineral handling, mining operations, aluminum smelting, hot and cold steel applications and cement production. The offering for the pulp and paper industries includes control systems, quality control systems, drive systems, on-line sensors, actuators and field instruments. Digitalization solutions, including collaborative operations and augmented reality, help improve plant and enterprise productivity, and reduce maintenance and energy costs.

EEO Statement

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodations

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

Benefits Summary

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
• Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $98,700 and $157,920 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.

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