Job Description
The Technology Consultant is a trusted technical advisor who helps customers accelerate their journey from Automation to Autonomy. You will combine expertise in industrial automation, control systems, software, industrial networks, cybersecurity, cloud-connected architecture, data platforms, and latest AI-enabled workflows.
Working in a pre-sales and consultative role, the Technology Consultant supports customers, partners, distributors, and Rockwell Automation sales teams in designing, validating, and adopting modern automation solutions. You will help customers improve productivity, reliability, cybersecurity, sustainability, workforce effectiveness, and operational performance.
The Technology Consultant is not only a product and technology expert, but also a strategic advisor who helps customers evolve from traditional automation systems toward more connected, and eventually autonomous operations.
This reflects the Technology Consultant role as a technical expert supporting customers, sellers, distributors, product demonstrations, proof of concept work, architecture discussions, and technology adoption.
You will report to the Solution Consultant & Team Leader.
You will work hybrid in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Your Responsibilities:
•Customer & Sales Support
•Technical Consulting & Architecture Guidance
•Enable Modern Engineering Workflows
•AI, Cloud, Data & Autonomous Operations Advisory
•Demonstrations, Proof of Concept & Technical Validation
•Industry, Application & Competitive Expertise
•Partner, Distributor & Ecosystem Enablement
•Apply industrial IoT, Docker, and latest Agentic AI technologies to demonstrate practical manufacturing use cases and value
The Essentials - You Will Have:
•Bachelor's Degree
•Native Dutch and Professional proficiency in English
•Willingness to travel within the assigned geography
•Knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA, industrial networks, control system architectures, and industrial software
•Understand customer requirements and translate them into technical architectures and solution recommendations
•Communication and presentation skills
•Engage with both technical and partners
•Work collaboratively with sales, partners, customers, and internal technical teams
•Practical experience with industrial IoT architectures, edge computing, and cloud-connected manufacturing solutions
•Exposure to Docker, containers, Linux, APIs, scripting, or modern software deployment concepts
•Exposure to Agentic AI, AI-assisted workflows, automation copilots, LLM-based tools, or knowledge-driven applications
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
•Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
•Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
•Relevant experience (2+ years) in industrial automation, control systems, software, or industrial digital technologies.
What We Offer:
Our benefits package includes …
•Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
•Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation
•On-demand digital course library for professional development
•Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
•Employee Assistance Program
•Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
•... and other local benefits!
Rockwell Automation's hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.
