Global OEM Technical Consultant - Machines

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

As a Global OEM Technical Consultant (GOTC), you will be responsible for product and technology adoption with partner OEMs to support the Rockwell Automation OEM sales programme. You'll be a trusted advisor, using your expertise in Rockwell Automation solutions to solve complex machine automation challenges. You will provide a foundation for Rockwell Automation's reputation of excellence and knowledge of automation technology. You will provide domain level expertise consulting on application proving.

You will report to the GOTC Lead – Western region and have a schedule working in Pune, India. The position is hybrid, with a travel component for on-site customer pre-sales and commissioning.

• Lead Technical Engagements: Guide technology adoption by implementing compelling Proofs of Concept (PoCs), conducting control system design reviews, and delivering technical presentations and demonstrations to OEM partners.
• Design and Consult: Provide expert-level consulting on application programming, develop hardware and software solutions, and help customers overcome their most challenging automation problems.
• Deliver Hands-On Support: Offer critical engineering support during machine startup, commissioning, and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) at customer sites.
• Develop Reusable Assets: Create and contribute to a global library of application code and templates, improving efficiency and sharing best practices across the Rockwell Automation technical community.
• Help the Ecosystem: Collaborate with and transition completed projects to local Rockwell, Distributor, or System Integrator teams for ongoing support, ensuring a seamless customer experience

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering/technical related field or equivalent.
• Solution and application expertise into Kinematics, Machine safety solutions, Micro PLCs, and related demonstrated sales experience.
• Fluency with native language and command of English (written & spoken).
• Work with and gain confidence of senior level personnel (internal and external) in a highly collaborative, matrixed stakeholder organization.
• Ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Ability to align and influence critical stakeholders.
• Strong supporter of our customer centricity. Understands the importance of demonstrating concern for satisfying customers. Passionate about developing goals to improve our customer experience.
• Set, being accountable for and achieve challenging targets.
• Empower, coach and motivate others.

• 5+ years experience working in a machine-building (OEM) environment.
• Specialized application knowledge within one or more industries.
• 5+ years of experience specifying project scopes, identifying technical requirements, and proposing solutions.
• Experience mentoring other technical professionals.
• Collaborative professional with experience in engaging sales, departments, and external partners to exceed commercial goals.
• Up to 70% time on customer site for Presales/ Proof- of concept / Implementation, countrywide.

Our benefits package includes …

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees.
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development

... and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.