4 Industrial Networking Jobs

The Product Manager - Automation, Electrical & Instrumentation will drive the global strategy, standardization, and growth for automation, electrical, and instrumentation solutions. This role focuses on developing global standards, SOPs, and best practices. Reporting to the Global Head of Products, Automation, this position combines product leadership, sales enablement, and business growth responsibilities. The Product Manager will collaborate with regional sales, engineering, and service teams to streamline global opportunities, enhance portfolio competitiveness, and support strategic commercial initiatives within a global matrix organization. Key Responsibilities Strategic Growth & Business Development Lead and grow the Global Product Group (Automation Solutions for F&B) with a strong focus on strategic sales, commercial expansion, and service development. Define and implement the Global Product Group Strategy and Mid-Term Plan (MTP), ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends. Explore new business opportunities, solutions, and markets, expanding beyond the current installed base. Collect and analyze customer insights, market research, and competitive intelligence to refine sales approaches, regional strategies, and portfolio development. Drive R&D roadmaps, product standardization, and resource pool development to enhance automation, electrical, and instrumentation solutions. Promote a structured and data-driven approach to commercial and technical decision-making. Standardization & Compliance Develop and implement global electrical, automation, and instrumentation standards to ensure uniformity and efficiency. Establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for electrical design, control systems, and instrumentation. Ensure compliance with international and regional standards, including CE, UL, CSA, IEC, IEEE, and NEC. Define best practices for certification, testing, and validation of automation and electrical systems. Collaborate with engineering, regulatory bodies, and certification agencies to ensure products meet compliance requirements. Sales Enablement & Market Alignment Support regional sales teams with technical expertise, sales tools, and value propositions to drive successful commercial negotiations. Determine pricing policies and strategies to assist regional sales managers in negotiations with key customers and stakeholders. Provide sales organizations with structured methodologies for customer engagement, market positioning, and competitive differentiation. Work with audit engineers and sales teams to define project scopes aligned with customer requirements. Support bid preparation, proposal development, and product presentations to key customers. Cross-functional Leadership & Execution Ensure seamless collaboration between regions, product groups, and F&B divisions to provide integrated solutions for customers. Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives across regions and ensure alignment on best practices. Work with engineering teams to integrate electrical and automation solutions into broader plant control systems. Align with procurement and supply chain teams to optimize component selection and supplier strategies while ensuring compliance with CE, UL, CSA, and other certification requirements. Provide strong growth and change leadership within a global matrix organization, motivating and aligning teams towards common goals. Collaborate with Regional Directors/VPs in managing regional teams (indirectly) to drive sales and deliver product solutions. Technical Skills (knowledge) Expertise in electrical, automation, and instrumentation systems within process industries (preferably feed and biofuel). Deep understanding of CE, UL, CSA, IEC, IEEE, NEC, and other international electrical and automation standards. Proven experience in developing and implementing global standards, SOPs, and compliance frameworks. Strong knowledge of SCADA, PLCs, industrial networking, and digitalization trends. Experience in product management, strategic planning, and global commercial leadership. Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L, OI, Gross Margin, and EBITA within a product scope. Familiarity with CRM systems, technical proposal development, and sales enablement. Ability to navigate a global matrix organization, driving collaboration between sales, engineering, and service teams. Fluent in English (mandatory); additional language skills are a plus. Position Driving for Results Entrepreneurial Thinking Evaluating and Implementing Ideas Sharing Information Setting a Strategic Vision Managing from a Distance Creating and Maintaining Networks Experience 10 years of relevant working experience out of Feed and BioFuel/equivalent process industry and Automation Solutions Strong and proven record of leading and growing automation (EIC, Power) solutions sales service operations in a global level Strong track record of sales and sales growth in automation and digital solutions of related equipment industry or e.g. Feed and Biofuel, Pulp and Paper and Mining P&L experience and understanding of growth implications and needed measures in the organization Possibly experience in acquisitions and integration of acquisitions with related network Industrial Sector Specific Feed and Biofuel Know How ( by education and experience ) Other Requisites Considerable travel activities worldwide.

Technical Leadership Design, develop, and optimize control systems for process industries, and packaging machinery. Provide technical solutions for complex automation challenges across multiple manufacturing platforms. Develop and maintain electrical and control system standards and best practices. Troubleshoot and resolve critical control system issues across various manufacturing platforms. Execute system improvements to enhance equipment efficiency, reliability, and product quality. Implement industrial networking solutions and integrate various control systems. Mentorship & Knowledge Transfer Coach and mentor junior electrical and controls engineers in electrical and control system design, programming, and troubleshooting. Review and validate electrical and control system designs and programs developed by junior engineers. Guide junior electrical and controls engineers in developing engineering specifications and original design concepts. Develop and conduct technical training programs for team members. Create technical documentation and knowledge base materials. Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team. Tool/Technical skills: 15+ years of experience in industrial automation and controls engineering. Demonstrated expertise in process and packaging machinery control systems. Extensive experience in selection and use of control system hardware (e.g., controller, power supplies, input/output cards and chassis, communication hardware, etc.) Expert-level knowledge in PLC, HMI and SCADA system design, programming, and troubleshooting (preferably PLC - Allen Bradley, Siemens, SCADA Ignition, Wonderware & GE, Drives Rockwell & Siemens). Strong understanding of industrial networks and communication protocols (Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, DeviceNet, BACnet). Proven experience with motion control systems and servo applications (Servo drive parameterization, programming, and tuning). Expert knowledge in Selection of motors, motor controllers or drives, calculation of motor horsepower, torque, speed range, reduction ratios etc. Selection of sensor technologies applicable to the desired type of measurement and have good knowledge in sensor characteristics. Selection of other control elements like solenoid valves, On-off devices/relays, self-regulating devices, transducers, current/pneumatic [I/P] conversion, etc. based on application Conversant with codes, standards, and regulations like UL, IEC, ANSI, ISA, NEC, NEMA, and NFPA. Knowledge of Industry 4.0 and IIoT Technologies. Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Integration. Required Competencies Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Proven mentoring and coaching experience. Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives. Strong documentation and technical writing skills. Project management capabilities.

Looking for 2-3 years experience in sales & marketing of Industrial networking , Industrial automation and process instruments with good communication skills and travelling required. Key Responsibilities: Identify and develop new business opportunities in the assigned territory/industry. Engage with clients to understand technical requirements and recommend suitable solutions. Conduct product demonstrations, technical presentations, and site visits as needed. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders.

Design, implement, and support secure industrial and PCN infrastructures. Lead RF/wireless, IP transport, and automation integration across on-prem and cloud networks. Drive Tier-3 support, lifecycle ops, and compliance Required Candidate profile Exp in industrial network design and support, RF/IP transport, and PCN systems. Skilled in Tier-3 ops, vendor coordination, disaster recovery, and automation in industrial conditions. CCNP/CCIE