Your challenge
The Solution Engineer is the technical conscience of our sales force. You make sure the offered solutions are technically correct and you advise on the used applications at customers. Without you, the market will not move forward into Smart Industry!
Your responsibility
In your role as Solution Engineer, you are there to make sure everyone sells and uses our products in the right way. You provide technical support, primarily during the pre-sales stage. acting as the go-to expert for both your sales colleagues and customers, helping them find the best possible solutions. Next to your “core-business”, you are there for all kinds of technical support. This includes working with demo kits for trade shows, attending customer meetings to introduce our products and solutions, and collaborating with colleagues on project management tasks.
All this combined makes you the technical hub of the sales team. If you don’t know the solution, then who will? Luckily, you’ll be part of a network of Solution Engineers across Europe, with whom you can share experiences and collaborate to find the best solutions! This position may also involve travel within and beyond the Nordics region.
Who are you?
There is not much about Industrial Automation and Computer Technology you do not know. We can sum up a list of demands, but in the end, it’s most important that you understand where IT and OT come together:
- Technical education (Degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Automation, or a related field).
- Strong social and communication skills with a customer-centric approach.
- Good teamwork and project management skills to collaborate effectively with various departments within Advantech.
- Strong understanding of computer architecture, including CPU/GPU, memory systems, PCIe, SATA, USB, Ethernet, CAN bus, RS-232/422/485, and GPIO interfaces.
- Familiarity with industrial computing standards/protocols (e.g., Ethercat, Modbus, OPC-UA).
- Experience with Windows IoT, Linux (Ubuntu, Yocto, RedHat), and RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems).
- Virtualization knowledge (VMware, Hyper-V, Docker, KVM) for edge and cloud computing.
- Understanding of UEFI/BIOS customization, secure boot, and TPM (Trusted Platform Module) security.
- Hands-on experience with server management tools like BMC, IPMI, and Redfish technologies.
- Experience with industrial networking (4G/5G, LoRa, Zigbee) and IoT protocols, like MQTT.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites, sometimes on short notice.
- Fluent in both Swedish and English. Finnish is a plus.
How do we see the future?
Our mission is to enable an intelligent planet. As Solution Engineer, you can facilitate that mission! And just as you can help us provide tailor made products that exactly match the requirements of our customers, we can help you develop your career.
Who is Advantech
Advantech is the world leader when it comes to industrial and embedded automation. The Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 are growing exponentially and we are one of the driving forces behind it. Next to being proud for our success by representing best in Class Company products, our employees are truly inspired every day by our multi-cultural international environment with more than 45 different nationalities. Advantech is a financial stable and successful market leader. Attention is paid to both your technical as well as personal development, with above average career opportunities.
At Advantech, we care about your added value to our company and our culture. We welcome all people to apply at our open company, disregarding race, religion, sexuality or gender (m/f/d). Advantech has zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.
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A seamless and welcoming experience for candidates from the moment they first engage with us. From the initial outreach to the final onboarding, we prioritize transparency, communication, and care to ensure that every candidate feels valued and supported throughout their journey with us. All to match expectations.
Do you have any questions about this vacancy?
Contact Sophie or Lucy.
