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Flexing It is a freelance consulting marketplace that connects freelancers and independent consultants with organisations seeking independent talent. Flexing It has partnered with a leading global specialist in energy management and automation who is looking for an automation expert with a software engineering background. Sales Enablement & Applications support Be the first line support to our sales team to win customers and projects Provide application support to OEM, system integrators, and end users using Automation tools Support customers on complex automation applications. Troubleshoot and assist customers as they develop and execute their own applications. Conduct design audits and application assessments for mission-critical automation projects. Support the sales team on all topics related to application design using Automation tools Customer Engagement & Strategic Solutioning Work closely with key industrial customers and partners to understand their automation challenges and tailor applications accordingly. Conduct technical discovery sessions, workshops, and customer roadmap discussions to drive adoption of Automation Tools into the customers applications. Machines and plants. Support the customer on converting our competitor solutions by developing code and applications to meet their needs. Support the customer to build solutions that fit their application needs Support business development teams by providing technical insights, applications demonstrations, and competitive differentiators. Technical Ownership & Best Practices Development Design and build application solutions to support customers using EAE. Support the creation of technical documentation, playbooks, and design guides using Automation tool. Conduct technical validation reviews for large-scale automation projects, ensuring alignment between commercial and technical readiness. Work with COC (Centre of Competence) and LOB (Lines of Business) to optimize customer applications and scalability using Automation solutions. Training, Enablement & Technical Advocacy Support the training department with onsite train needed. Create white papers, best practice guides, case studies, and knowledge-sharing to promote Automation Represent our client in industry forums, conferences, and open automation groups. Develop technical marketing content, including webinars, blog posts, and product demonstrations, to position our client as an industry leader in open, software-defined automation using Automation Tools Engage with academic institutions and research organizations to drive awareness and Skills: Bachelor’s degree in either of the following: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science IT programing, Code development Embedded Software Engineer background, ideally with strong IT focus Be well versed on IOT and the convergence between IT and OT. Object oriented Programming, Windows and Linux development environment, Docker/Kubernetes/Swarm, Virtualization, Event driven methodology, C# programming for HMI integration. Networking experience in LAN, WAN, VLAN, Managed Switch, Routers, Communication protocols TCP/IP based Modbus, EthernetIP, Profinet, HTTPS, MQTT. Experience in the following programming language: C/C++, Python, JavaScript is advantageous. Essential to this role, the candidate must be able to apply code development and design system/solution architecture that will fit into industrial applications on the factory floor and plant to control equipment and processes. Hands-on knowledge of industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, etc.). Deep expertise in, PLC programming, SCADA/DCS, and industrial networking. Extensive experience in designing and deploying large-scale automation solutions. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to simplify complex technical concepts for engineers, customers, and executives. Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging both technical and business audiences. 5 years of experience in automation solution development and programming. Show more Show less
