Technical Solution Architect IoT And Protection Automation - Switchgear

Role Overview

The Technical Solution Architect is responsible for designing and implementing IoT solutions for brownfield environments, focusing on electrical switchgear and other electrical assets. The role involves collaborating with customers to understand requirements, developing innovative solution architectures, optimizing existing infrastructure, and ensuring seamless integration of IoT devices within the electrical ecosystem.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop best practices for retrofitting and integrating IoT technologies into existing electrical infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers and hardware engineers, to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to electrical safety and data privacy.
• Provide pre-sales support by preparing technical proposals, delivering presentations, and participating in client meetings.
• Research emerging trends in IoT and electrical systems to enhance solution architecture and drive technological advancements.
• Develop detailed solution documentation, including architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and implementation guidelines.
• Lead proof-of-concept (PoC) projects to demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of proposed solutions.
• Evaluate third-party products and services to identify opportunities for enhancing IoT architectures.
• Support project scoping, timeline planning, budgeting, and risk mitigation to ensure timely delivery.
• Act as a subject matter expert during customer interactions, providing technical guidance, industry best practices, and recommendations for improvement.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Instrumentation, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, particularly in IoT and electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical equipment, including switchgear, transformers, and sensors.
• Experience in designing and deploying solution architectures.
• Proficiency in IoT communication protocols, data security, and cloud connectivity.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in multiple languages.