Application Engineer - EcoStruxure Automation Expert

Mission:

Drive the successful adoption and growth of Eco Struxure Automation Expert (EAE) across the UK&I by supporting customers and sales teams with innovative automation applications, technical expertise, and solution development.

This role requires approximately 30-50% travel across the UK & Ireland, with occasional travel within Europe.

Responsibilities:

Provide technical application expertise and pre-sales support to drive customer adoption of Eco Struxure Automation Expert (EAE).Partner with sales teams, OEMs, system integrators, and end users to design, develop, and optimize automation applications using EAE.Lead technical discovery sessions, workshops, and customer engagements to identify requirements and develop tailored automation solutions.

Support customers throughout the complete project lifecycle, including application development, deployment, troubleshooting, and competitor migrations to EAE.Design, implement, test, and validate automation architectures, software applications, and control solutions for industrial environments.

Develop technical demonstrations, proof-of-concepts, and customer-specific use cases that showcase the value of EAE.Create technical documentation, application guides, best practices, reusable function blocks, and customer success stories.

Collaborate with global Centres of Competence and Lines of Business to drive innovation, scalability, and continuous improvement of EAE solutions.

Deliver technical training, workshops, and enablement activities for customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.

Deliver proof of values and minimum value proposition projects.

Represent Schneider Electric at industry events, conferences, and technical forums, promoting open and software-defined automation.

Skills & Attributes:

Strong expertise in Industrial Automation, Control Systems, and industrial software applications.

Ability to design and implement automation architectures and customer-specific solutions using EAE (61499) and IT languages (Python, rust, C#)Solid understanding of IT/OT convergence, IIoT, industrial networking, and communication protocols.

Knowledge of traditional PLC programming, SCADA/DCS systems, and modern automation technologies.

Experience with object-oriented programming and software development practices.

Commercial mindset with the ability to support technical sales discussions and customer engagements.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to simplify complex technical concepts.

Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Self-motivated, collaborative, and capable of working effectively in a matrix organisation.

Experience with C/C++, Python, JavaScript, Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux environments is advantageous.

Exposure to manufacturing, packaging, material handling, infrastructure, transportation, or utility applications would be beneficial.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Automation Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

What we offer you:

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Career Hub (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

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