Senior Technical Consultant

MedStar Health; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in process automation seeks a senior technical support professional to assist sales teams in the proposal process. The role involves providing technical guidance, preparing documentation, and achieving financial targets. Ideal candidates will possess a strong engineering background and substantial experience in automation within relevant sectors, complemented by excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in automation and control within chemical, oil & gas, or utilities sectors.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and willing to travel 25-30%.
• Work authorization for the US required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice on enquiry specifications for ABB products.
• Assist in proposal development with local and global sales teams.
• Achieve budget, order, and profitability targets.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Expertise in Automation solutions for DCS

Knowledge of communication protocols in automation

Familiarity with digital industrial applications

Ability to learn and adapt technical solutions

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field

Job description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Sales Operations Manager

Role Overview

Support the assigned Sales organization (division and market) and customers during the proposal process. Serve as a key technical resource, prepare technical descriptions, determine costs, and finalize documentation.

Work Model

Hybrid

Division

Process Automation Energy Industries

Main Responsibilities

1. Provide technical advice and comments on enquiry specifications for ABB products/systems/applications.
2. Support technical meetings, product presentations, and negotiations.
3. Assist in proposal development with local and global sales teams.
4. Demonstrate technical solutions and project value propositions effectively.
5. Achieve budget, order, and profitability targets, including NPV and NPS metrics.

Team Environment

Join a dynamic, high-performing team where you can thrive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field with 10+ years of experience in automation and control within chemical, oil & gas, or utilities sectors.
• Strong communication skills.
• Expertise in Automation solutions for DCS.
• Knowledge of communication protocols in automation.
• Familiarity with digital industrial applications.
• Effective communication with sales, management, and customers.
• Ability to learn and adapt technical solutions to meet customer needs.
• Interpret customer requests and develop solutions.
• Prioritize tasks and support team efforts to meet deadlines.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Willingness to travel 25-30%.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Work authorization for the US required.

Additional Information

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We look forward to your application. For more about ABB, visit our website.

EEO and Accessibility

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to sex, marital status, citizenship, age, race, ethnicity, or other protected characteristics. For more information on your rights, visit EEOC Rights.

Applicants may request review of the company's EEO plan or accommodations for disabilities by contacting ABB HR at 1-888-694-7762 or [e-mail].

Additional Resources

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