Forward Deployment Engineer

Siemens AG
Chicago, IL, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$31,200.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Automation of Tests Communications Protocols Computer Programming Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) Rapid Prototyping Process OPC Unified Architecture System Testing Scripting Information Technology

Job description

  • From initial setup and commissioning to full validation, you will work on-site to ensure solutions operate flawlessly.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Your actionable feedback will directly influence the scalability, reliability, and performance of the next version of the system.

  • This role demands technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a customer-centric mindset to ensure successful implementation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in scenario building, commissioning of systems, and validating solutions in industrial or automation environments.

  • Proficiency in Automation and control systems like PLC, DCS, Edge and IOT platforms, ERP/MES systems

  • Proficiency in relevant programming or scripting languages and communication protocols (like MQTT, OPC UA) relevant for industrial automation

  • Experienced in working within Lean manufacturing principles

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

  • Ability to work in cross-functional, customer-facing teams and adapt solutions to evolving requirements.

  • Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or 10+ years of professional experience in related field.

  • Experience with forward deployment engineering: embedding with customer teams, rapid prototyping, field validation, and iterative improvement.

  • Knowledge of test automation, compliance documentation, and system validation in regulated environments.

  • Willingness to travel during critical deployment phases.

  • Demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between core engineering and field deployment, enabling scalable, reliable adoption of new systems

  • Proactively share insights and feedback from deployment experiences with product teams to foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement

About the company

At Siemens, we believe that systems are more than the sum of their components. They represent the synergy of software, AI, and automation working together to optimize operations and deliver transformative value for our industrial customers.

We are building a pioneering team to fill the gaps between concept and reality, ensuring that innovative ideas evolve into scalable, reliable solutions. This is not just about designing technology-it’s about deploying it where it matters most: in real-world manufacturing environments.

Our mission is to guide the evolution of Differentiating Systems from concept to scalable deployment, ensuring readiness across technical, commercial, and operational dimensions. By embracing a forward deployment engineering approach, we embed with customer teams, validate solutions in live environments, and iterate rapidly to deliver measurable business impact.

If you are passionate about bridging R&D with field execution, driving continuous improvement, and shaping the future of industrial systems, join us to make a difference for our customers and for Siemens, We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here (https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company.html) .

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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