Manager, Field Solution Engineer

Brother is a leading provider of home and office equipment, sewing and crafting products, and industrial solutions. With a legacy spanning over 115 years, our brand is renowned for producing award-winning printers, sewing machines, P-touch labelers, and more. Brother International Corporation (BIC) was established in 1954, marking over 70 years of operations in the United States. Our Americas headquarters is located in Bridgewater, New Jersey. BIC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Limited (BIL), which was founded in 1908 in Nagoya, Japan, and operates in more than 30 countries worldwide. Brother’s Americas presence includes subsidiaries in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru. Why Work at Brother? Brother USA has consistently been recognized as a best place to work, reflecting our commitment to fostering a workplace culture aligned with our core values of being inclusive, collaborative, customer-centric, and socially responsible. We value work-life balance and flexibility, and as a result have introduced policies such as our hybrid office schedule, casual dress code, and flexible Fridays, which allow us to wrap up meetings for dedicated focus time or to start our weekends sooner, year-round. Our commitment to employee growth and development is demonstrated through our offering of facilitated courses and certificate programs and our investment in resources that enable self-paced learning. Role Overview The Manager, Field Solution Engineer is a senior technical expert and trusted advisor supporting complex customer engagements across Brother’s commercial solutions portfolio. This role provides advanced technical guidance to sales teams, channel partners, and customers while leading solution architecture, validating technical feasibility, and helping shape solution design for strategic opportunities. While not a people manager, the role serves as a key mentor and technical resource for Field Solution Engineers, elevating the team’s overall engineering capability. The position supports field engagements, customer meetings, and trade shows by delivering product demonstrations, assisting with proof-of-concept solutions, supporting customer testing, and serving as a senior technical liaison for high-value opportunities and escalations. The role also contributes to evaluating new hardware and software solutions, supporting configuration and deployment tools, and providing subject matter expertise and training for the B2B sales organization on advanced technical and networking topics. Duties & Responsibilities Advanced Technical Expertise & Solution Support Serve as a subject matter expert for complex, high-impact customer engagements involving Brother hardware, software, services, and integrated solutions Lead technical discovery and solution architecture discussions for strategic or non-standard opportunities Provide expert-level guidance on networked environments, solution integration, deployment considerations, and scalability risks Support advanced troubleshooting and issue resolution where deep technical judgment is required Validate solution feasibility, assumptions, and technical recommendations prior to customer commitment Consultative Sales Support & Collaboration Act as a senior technical advisor to sales teams on complex or high-value opportunities Participate in executive-level customer discussions when deep technical credibility is required Support Major Accounts, strategic channel partners, and escalated opportunities requiring senior-level engineering insight Provide technical input to RFPs, RFIs, and solution proposals where advanced differentiation is needed Coaching, Mentorship & Knowledge Stewardship Technical Enablement Serve as a technical coach and role model for Field Solution Engineers, providing guidance on solution design, troubleshooting approaches, and customer engagement strategy Serve as a recognized technical authority within the organization for assigned solution areas or verticals, acting as an internal “consultant” for engineers seeking technical advice—not management direction Share best practices, lessons learned, and field insights to elevate team capability and consistency Support technical training efforts by contributing advanced content, case studies, and real-world examples Product, Partner & Market Feedback Loop Leverage field experience to provide informed technical feedback to Product Marketing and Product Development teams Support evaluation and testing of new hardware, software, and partner solutions from a senior engineering perspective Act as a technical liaison with select 3rd-party software partners when deeper solution validation is required Identify recurring technical gaps, risks, or opportunities observed in the field and communicate them clearly to stakeholders Support tradeshows, customer events, and internal forums as a senior technical spokesperson when needed Experience & Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical field Experience: Minimum 7 years a combination of experience in the following areas: Progressive engineering experience in customer-facing, solutions-based, or field engineering roles Extensive experience supporting complex hardware, software, and networked solutions in enterprise or commercial environments Experience solving non-standard technical challenges and advising on solution design Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Product Marketing, Product Management, and external partners Minimum 3 years experience mentoring or coaching engineers Languages: Spanish- required Software/Technical Skills: Expert-level Knowledge of Printer & Scanner networking and the “Computer Peripheral” area (Networked/Color/Mono Printer, FAX and MFC’s) Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Customer Relationship Software (Salesforce or similar) Thermal Printing Knowledge of Linux Windows, Android, Apple (drivers/installers) Knowledge of Brother and competitive Printer/Fax/MFC product “Solutions & Networking” for Fortune 1,000–2,000 End-users Knowledge of Office Automation products, such as, Digital Copiers and various Network Applications & Solutions Knowledge of writing technical documents such as articles, product procedures, and technical data sheets Mobile Connectivity and Printing Other Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Strong knowledge in management of assigned resources, with the ability to prioritize accounts and call on those with highest potential Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and credibly and ability to manage customer/partner visits and coordinate closely with the sales and product marketing teams Ability to keep current with rapidly advancing technology to meet customer demands for delivery of information, products, and services Recognized for sound technical judgment, professionalism, and calm problem-solving under pressure Strong knowledge of application engineering concepts and best practices Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and at all levels of the organization Ability to keep current with rapidly advancing technology to meet customer demands for delivery of information, products, and services Ability to analyze technical issues and support resolution efforts that align with customer needs and business objectives Additional Details for This Role This role is a remote field-based role. A fixed office schedule is not an expectation of the position. #LI-Remote The defined sales territory for this role is national. Travel is expected throughout the territory up to 40 % of the time, or an average of 6-8 trips per quarter, dependent on business need. Base Salary: The targeted base salary range for this position is $ 120,000.00- $ 140,000.00 per year. Base salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the successful candidate, as well as factors such as internal equity, cost of labor in the hiring location, and alignment with market data. Additional Compensation: This position is eligible for a 15% bonus at 100% of target, with the opportunity to achieve above 100% dependent on company performance and in alignment with company bonus plans. Bonus awards are discretionary and contingent upon individual performance as well as Brother achieving its corporate objectives, in accordance with the applicable bonus plan in effect. Our Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package with diverse plan options to meet your family’s needs, including health, vision, and dental insurance—all effective from day one of employment. Under our 401(k) retirement savings plan, we match up to 100% of the first 4% of employee contributions, with employer matches vesting immediately. Additionally, we offer an educational assistance program that reimburses up to 100% of tuition, lab fees, textbooks, and other related expenses for qualifying programs. Details are available at https://mybenefits.nfp.com/Brother/2026/guidebook/ Our Mission, Vision & Culture Our mission is to live our “at your side” promise to simplify and enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities. We aim to be where people and technology meet, providing products and solutions that enhance how people live, work, and create. We look to our strategic culture drivers - accountability, authenticity, boldness, and excellence - to enable us to consistently deliver on our vision, mission, and shared values. These drivers help us shape a culture that empowers the business to succeed. About Where We Work Brother’s corporate headquarters for the Americas is in Bridgewater, NJ, across from the Bridgewater Commons Mall. This location houses key corporate functions, including HR, legal, finance, IT, and supply chain, and a significant presence of our business unit leadership and marketing teams. Our manufacturing and distribution facility in Bartlett, TN spans an impressive 1.5 million square feet - equivalent to 26 football fields - and is located on Brother Boulevard. In addition to the distribution center operations team, this facility hosts several other departments, including our customer service group. Brother also has employees based in other locations, such as Westminster, CO, where many of our marketing and product engineering team members from the mobile solutions division operate, as well as our distribution centers in Richmond, VA and Perris, CA. Additionally, our outside sales teams work remotely within their territories, staying geographically close to the accounts they support to ensure they are always “at your side” for our customers. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement Brother International Corporation ("Brother") is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Brother is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application or interview process. If you need an accommodation, please contact us at eoe_applicant_accommodations@brother.com .