Senior Solution Architect
Job details
INTECH Automation & Intelligence is looking for an energized and capable professional for the role of a Senior Solution Architect . About Us: INTECH Automation & Intelligence has been helping businesses transform for the future through next-generation Automation and Digital technologies for the past 30 years and counting. We are a globally renowned engineering company specializing in automation, electrical, energy transition, and digitalization solutions. Our application-specific solutions diversified and technically backed portfolio and expertise in equipment from major OEMs and system vendors are what differentiate us. Key Responsibilities:
- Review RFQs to ensure design solutions align with customer requirements.
- Select and design cost-optimized solutions for field instrumentation.
- Estimate the scope of work for the installation of control systems and manage site work effectively.
- Provide estimations and develop proposals for brownfield projects.
- Perform effort estimation for engineering, construction, and testing works, and develop project execution plans accordingly.
- Identify technical and commercial risks associated with proposals and develop mitigation plans.
- Support the sales team by ensuring compliance with key proposals against received RFQs.
- Coordinate and follow up on proposals with the sales team.
- Assist the team in obtaining multiple quotes from new and existing vendors.
- Develop standard procedures and produce high-level execution philosophy, project plans, design procedures, and commercial terms for customer understanding.
- Engage in business development and negotiate prices and discount schedules with vendors.
- Propose and design optimal control system architectures with a deep understanding of network protocols and design.
- Ensure technical and commercial compliance of proposals, addressing any exceptions as needed and reporting them to the manager and sales team.
- Provide leadership and innovative solutions based on field experience, optimizing design efficiency.
- Ensure the quality of product solutions as defined.
- Comply with Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) standards in the respective domain.
- Bachelor’s/Master Degree in engineering or in related field.
- Minimum 10 years of work experience in engineering or technical sales is required.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of PLC/DCS-based control systems (Rockwell, Siemens, Honeywell, ABB, Schneider) and SCADA systems.
- Strong knowledge of field instrumentation and experience in designing cost-effective solutions.
- Experience in site work and estimating the scope for control system installation is an advantage.
- Proven track record in estimation and proposal development for brownfield projects.
- Strong project management skills, including effort estimation and project execution planning.
- Ability to identify risks and develop mitigation plans.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills with the ability to support the sales team effectively.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience in business development.
- Ability to develop standard procedures and documentation.
- Leadership skills with the ability to think creatively and provide innovative solutions.
- Commitment to quality and adherence to industry standards.
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