Emerging Solutions Engineering Manager

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries. 

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the TeamOur 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly qualified Emerging Solutions Engineering Manager who will be responsible for the development and leadership of engineering resources, tools, and techniques in support of the Emerging Solutions business. This individual will direct, manage, and develop their team to assist in presales, consulting, engineering, service, and R&D activities. The primary focus of this role is the mentorship of engineering staff and the optimization of Yokogawa internal work processes to increase technical efficiency and effectiveness.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

· Integrated Solutions Leadership: Lead the design of repeatable application packages that combine Yokogawa products (e.g., Sushi Sensors, DTSX) with 3rd-party components to provide full turnkey solutions.

· Proof of Concept (PoC) Management: Own the PoC lifecycle from start to finish, ensuring new technologies are proven with customers to generate high-value sales opportunities.

· Team Mentorship: Actively mentor engineers in both technical subject matter expertise and professional career growth.

· Process Optimization: Develop, maintain, and enforce uniform project management standards and internal work processes to ensure uncompromising quality.

· Strategic Capacity Management: Maintain engineering dashboards and project lists to manage resource capacity, strategically accepting or declining projects based on fit with Yokogawa goals.

· Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work in partnership with Product Management (Process Controllers, PLCs, Data Acquisition) and Business Development to deliver annual business targets.

· Technical Integration: Oversee the integration of Yokogawa solutions into customer systems, including DCS and cloud environments.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a similar technical discipline (or equivalent industry experience).

· Experience: 7+ years of successful engineering design, plant engineering, or consultancy experience.

· Managerial Track Record: Previous engineering management experience is highly preferred.

· Yokogawa Internal Mastery (Preferred): Deep familiarity with Yokogawa’s internal engineering workflows, project management tools, and inter-departmental processes.

· Technical Knowledge: Direct experience with DTSX (Distributed Temperature Sensing) and Asset Management/Monitoring (Sushi Sensors) is a significant plus.

· Practical Experience: Familiar with CAD drawings, building UL508 panels, and factory acceptance testing

KEY SKILLS & STRENGTHS

· Demonstrated project management skills

· Strong organizational and planning skills

· Excellent communication skills

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.  We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status.  We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances.  Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

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