Sr. Manager - Solutions Engineering

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Job Description

The Senior Manager – Solutions Engineering is responsible for leading the strategy, development, and execution of the Solutions Engineering function, including team leadership, process development, and cross-functional alignment.

This role ensures the team effectively supports customer-facing solution development—from early engagement and requirements definition through solution design, documentation, deployment, and post-sales support.

• Establish structured feedback loops to Product Management on market needs, product gaps, and emerging applications

• Collaborate with Engineering to validate solution feasibility and guide minor product adaptations where needed

• Influence product roadmap based on application insights and customer demand

• Ensure effective support for system integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting

• Drive continuous improvement in deployment success, reliability, and customer satisfaction

• Monitor field performance and identify opportunities for solution optimization

• Oversee development and delivery of technical training for Sales and commercial teams

• Ensure consistent messaging around product capabilities and solution approaches

• Build technical competency across the organization to support scalable growth

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Solutions Engineering function (e.g., win rates, time-to-solution, customer satisfaction)

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability

• Manage resource allocation and prioritize activities based on business impact

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field required

• 8–12+ years of experience in application engineering, design engineering, systems engineering, or related roles in automation or motion control

• Prior experience leading or managing engineering teams preferred

• Strong expertise in motion control systems, electric motors, drives, and gearing technologies

• Proven ability to lead system-level solution development and integration in industrial or automation environments

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Product Management, and Engineering

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills

• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities

• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to balance technical and commercial considerations

• Experience supporting New Business Development (NBD) and strategic customer engagements

• Both Domestic and International Travel up to 20%

• English required

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