SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries. 

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

The Yokogawa group, founded in 1915 in Tokyo, is currently a world leader in the provision of integrated process control solutions. And we continue to develop and offer state-of-the-art technology, within the ETS - Enterprise Technology Solutions - concept, which means presenting a global solution to the customer, at the best cost/benefit.

Our international know-how is ISO:9001 certified and is available to our customers, throughout their area of ​​activity, in relation to optimizing production, assets and the supply chain with the effective application of digital technologies, allowing transition to autonomous operations.

In more than a century of history, Yokogawa continues to work towards a sustainable society through its more than 17,000 employees in a global network of 122 companies spanning 61 countries.

Responsabilities

Solution Specialist responsibilities include defining a complete solution based on Yokogawa Level 3 solutions portfolio to address and solve specific business problems within a customer organization, focusing on customer’s needs/pain. 

Ultimately, you will work with the organization’s leaders to identify problems and then work with our IT/OT Team to address those problems with innovative solutions (Hardware/Software), in cooperation with Sales team, as part of it (Synergy between you and Sales Account Managers + Sales Managers + Affiliates).

• Oversees designing, modifying, and testing technical solution’s architecture

• Provide supervision and guidance to development teams

• Continually research the current and emerging technologies and propose changes where needed

• Inform various stakeholders about any issues with the current technical solutions being implemented

• Assess the business impact that certain technical choices have

• Provide updates to stakeholders on product development processes, costs, and budgets

• Create and sustain sales activities, related with Yokogawa Level 3 Solutions portfolio (MES, PIMS, APC, MPA, CLPM, WtE technologies (Fuzzy), Process Simulation and others).

• Create and realize Solutions Webinars and customer’s presentation, exposing the most important solution functionalities.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Solution Specialist or similar role

• Deep experience on Level 3 solutions promotion (Yokogawa and/or similar Automation/Solution Company)

• Previous project management experience is advantageous (Level 3 Solutions project implementation)

• Sound knowledge of various operating systems and databases

• Efficient communication skills (Portuguese and English)

• Efficient communication skills in Spanish would be a plus.

• Strong organizational and leadership skills

• Bachelors Eng (Chemical or Automation). /Comp Science or minimum 5 years industry experience in solution development/integration, engineering discipline and technical sales

• Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on product development.

• Must be willing and able to travel throughout the South America and global (if necessary)

Competencies:

• Good communication skills, a team player, ability to energize. 

• Knowledge of Oil and Gas, Pharma and Materials, or specialized chemical Domain will be a plus

• Strong Knowledge on Level 3 Solutions such as (MES, PIMS, APC, MPA, CLPM, WtE technologies (Fuzzy), Process Simulation and others)

• Knowledge on Latest’s market trend

Skills:

• Software skills in solution analysis, design, methodology, and architecture 

• Strong exposure to Simulation technologies, including automated data collection, historian applications (OSI PI a plus), visualization, quality and efficiency in manufacturing, process simulation, Advanced Process Control (APC/MPC), automated decision control, workflow, planning and scheduling.

• Anticipates the needs for change and supports and promotes companywide programs, strategies and initiatives

• Creates an environment conductive to successful interaction and customer satisfaction.

• Early engagement with Customers and explore long term partnership agreements

Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop and promote people from diverse backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate on the basis of race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relationships or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values ​​differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed and demonstrate their full potential.

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Yokogawa is committed to safeguarding your privacy and handling your personal data with the highest standards of security and confidentiality. By proceeding with your application, you confirm that you have read and understood this statement and consent to the collection, use, disclosure, and processing of your personal data as described.

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.  We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status.  We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances.  Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

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