Solution Architect (m/f/d) Industrial IoT US

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Chicago, IL
In-Office
Mid level
Information Technology
Technology solutions that add real-time value in industries, logistics & sports. Discover our latest release: KINEXON OS
The Role
The Solution Architect will engage customers, design IoT solutions, support implementations, and coordinate project delivery while improving internal processes.
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YOUR TASKS 

  • Customer Engagement & Solution Consulting
    • Understand and analyze customer requirements across the Americas, translating 
      them into tailored, innovative solution concepts for industrial clients and partners.
    • Provide technical and strategic consultation to new and existing customers, 
      evaluating both technical and economic feasibility in regards to implementing their 
      requirements.
    • Support product presentations, demos, workshops, and technical trainings—onsite 
      or at trade shows and industry events.
    • Act as a trusted technical advisor during the sales process, collaborating closely 
      with account executives to define and position suitable solutions.
  • Solution Design & Implementation
    • Take ownership of designing, implementing, and documenting customized solution 
      concepts—translating them into clear, customer-ready proposals.
    • Configure KINEXON products and integrate them into customer environments (e.g., 
      via APIs, brokers, etc.).
    • Customize software using our low-code platform to address specific customer 
      needs.
  • Project Coordination & Delivery Support
    • Collaborate with project managers to ensure smooth project execution—from 
      planning and coordination to milestone tracking.
    • Facilitate communication with stakeholders and contribute to project 
      documentation and quality assurance.
    • Prioritize tasks with internal teams including project managers, developers, and 
      product owners.
    • Support standups and workgroup meetings, identify action items, and remove 
      blockers to keep projects on track.
  • Internal Enablement & Process Improvement
    • Continuously improve internal processes related to solution engineering and 
      project execution to drive efficiency and scalability.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS 

We’re looking for someone who...

  • holds a degree in Computer Science, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or a 
    related field—ideally with a focus on manufacturing or logistics.
  • brings experience in backend/web development or low-code platforms like Node-RED.
  • is proficient with Linux systems.
  • has hands-on experience integrating systems via APIs, HTTP, MQTT, or Kafka.
  • demonstrates strong analytical thinking, a solution-oriented mindset, and proactive 
    communication.
  • has approximately 4 years’ experience in roles like solution engineering, technical 
    consulting, or product/project management.
  • shows a strong interest in emerging technologies such as IoT, UWB, Bluetooth, and 
    RFID.
  • excels at project coordination and cross-functional collaboration.
  • possesses a network—or a deep interest—in the industrial or logistics sector.
  • engages confidently with clients in a consultative role.
  • is open to occasional travel for on-site planning sessions.
You can look forward to this with us

At KINEXON, you will meet people with a similar mindset who are passionate about innovative technologies and love to master new challenges in a team, as well as create great products.  
Become part of our team and enjoy the following benefits:  

  • #Freetime 30 days (DE) / 20 days (US) paid vacation to refuel your energy (for full-time employees)
  • #WeCare – take your time off for the family (parental leave etc.)
  • #WorkingHours – Early bird or night owl - you can choose your flexible work hours.
  • #FlexibleLocation – we work with a hybrid and remote model.
  • #OneTeam - We enjoy spending time together at regular team and company events.
  • #OnTop - further benefits selected by you annually out of a range of benefits that we offer (mobility, sports, vacation budget, training budget and more) 

If you want to find out more about our benefits, you can look here and with a visit to Instagram wearekinexon you can get a look behind the scenes.


About Us

KINEXON is a global location-based technology leader that develops groundbreaking hardware and software solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT). Our vision is a world in perfect, frictionless flow. Wherever assets, people or operations are in motion, we can improve and automate the underlying processes, creating powerful results for our customers. Founded in 2012, and headquartered in Munich, Germany, KINEXON has grown to more than 300 employees across offices in Munich and Chicago. 

Being a KINEXIAN means you are willing to create real impact for your team, department, and the company as a whole - all while contributing to our most valued asset, our culture.  

At KINEXON we want to establish and guarantee an environment in which each person has equal opportunities and has the ability to shine and develop. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to the success of a company. Therefore our employment opportunities are open to all individuals, no matter which gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, ability, place of origion, or socioeconomic status.  

There is no better time to join than NOW. What are you waiting for? Join us on this exciting journey! 

Top Skills

APIs
HTTP
Kafka
Linux
Mqtt
Node-Red
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The Company
HQ: Munich
243 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

KINEXON stands for connected and automated operations in manufacturing, logistics, sports and media organizations. Our full IoT-stack, which includes state-of-the-art cloud solutions, translates physical worlds into digital twins and provides intuitive tools to identify, optimize and automate processes. Through our leading solutions we enable our customers to achieve next-level performance, efficiency and sustainability.

360-degree connectivity also seamlessly integrates into existing IT infrastructures and allows to realize individual applications.

As a full-stack provider, KINEXON covers the entire range of sensors, cloud-software, consulting, and service. In addition, KINEXON possesses profound vertical expertise in manufacturing, logistics, professional sports, and media.

Among the clients are top international sports clubs from the NBA, NHL, NFL, Bundesliga, DEL, BBL, and HBL, globally active companies including BMW, Continental, Zalando, and Red Bull, as well as high-reach media enterprises such as Red Bull Mediahouse and Sky.

KINEXON has received several awards for its innovative solutions – for example, KINEXON won the awards for most innovative tech company in Bavaria, several IoT Awards in the US, and and "best young tech company" at the "Factory of the Year" awards, organized by A.T. Kearney and the industry journal “Die Produktion.”

KINEXON was founded by Dr. Alexander Hüttenbrink and Dr. Oliver Trinchera, former scientists of the Technical University of Munich. The headquarters in Munich, as well as the US offices in Chicago currently employ around 300 people.

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