Remote Material Handling Automation Strategist

Belden Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Belden Inc. is seeking a Digital Automation Consultant (DAC) for Material Handling to help customers navigate digital transformation and automation initiatives early in projects.

Reporting to the DAC Leader, you'll diagnose operational challenges and translate customer needs into technical requirements for Belden's solution engineering teams, shaping strategies for successful delivery and long-term customer success.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in Material Handling, automation, industrial networking, or similar.
• Working knowledge of OT/IT networking (Ethernet, switching/routing, VLANs, wireless, resiliency, basic cybersecurity).
• Familiarity with automation, IIoT, robotics, Lean/Six Sigma; RPA tools (UiPath, Automation Anywhere) a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Track record of driving measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to analyze customer operations and identify automation opportunities in Material Handling environments.
• Define outcome-driven use cases, KPIs, and success criteria aligned with customer goals.
• Design and present automation solutions that build trust and long-term partnerships.
• Translate operational needs into technical requirements and technical designs into business-friendly language.
• Provide technical leadership across sales, Solution Consultants, engineering, and services.
• Collaborate with technical teams on POCs, FATs, and network audits.
• Share industry insights and use cases demonstrating ROI.
• Build financial justifications for automation solutions and influence decision-making at all levels.
• Relay customer insights and market trends to refine Belden's strategy.
• Contribute to thought leadership in the Material Handling space.

Skills

Material Handling

OT/IT networking

Automation

IIoT

Robotics

Lean/Six Sigma

RPA tools

Tools

UiPath

Automation Anywhere

Job description

Belden Inc. is seeking a Digital Automation Consultant (DAC) for Material Handling to help customers navigate digital transformation and automation initiatives early in projects.

Reporting to the DAC Leader, you'll diagnose operational challenges and translate customer needs into technical requirements for Belden's solution engineering teams, shaping strategies for successful delivery and long-term customer success.