Forward Deployment Engineer
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Job description
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From initial setup and commissioning to full validation, you will work on-site to ensure solutions operate flawlessly.
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By embedding with forward deployment teams and partners during pilot and rollout phases, you will adapt solutions to real-world constraints and provide rapid insights to product development.
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Your persistence and technical expertise will ensure systems are fully operational and optimized, bridging the gap between concept and field deployment, with a focus on scaling and optimizing future deployments.
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Your actionable feedback will directly influence the scalability, reliability, and performance of the next version of the system.
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This role demands technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a customer-centric mindset to ensure successful implementation and continuous improvement.
Requirements
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8+ years of experience in scenario building, commissioning of systems, and validating solutions in industrial or automation environments.
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Proficiency in Automation and control systems like PLC, DCS, Edge and IOT platforms, ERP/MES systems
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Proficiency in relevant programming or scripting languages and communication protocols (like MQTT, OPC UA) relevant for industrial automation
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Experienced in working within Lean manufacturing principles
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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Ability to work in cross-functional, customer-facing teams and adapt solutions to evolving requirements.
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Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or 10+ years of professional experience in related field.
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Experience with forward deployment engineering: embedding with customer teams, rapid prototyping, field validation, and iterative improvement.
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Knowledge of test automation, compliance documentation, and system validation in regulated environments.
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Willingness to travel during critical deployment phases.
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Demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between core engineering and field deployment, enabling scalable, reliable adoption of new systems
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Proactively share insights and feedback from deployment experiences with product teams to foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement