Sr. Technical Sales Engineer - Digital Solutions

Collaborate with engineering and product development teams to provide customer feedback and identify opportunities for product enhancements and new solution offerings

Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging technologies, industry trends, and growth opportunities

Work closely with sales, business development, product management, and project teams to drive market expansion and business growth

Support the development and promotion of digital solutions including process simulation, digital twins, advanced process control, operator training simulators, soft sensors, and real-time optimization technologies

Participate in customer meetings, trade shows, industry conferences, and technical events as a technical subject matter expert

Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, presentations, and customer-facing materials

Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, customer requirements, and company policies in all technical activities

Adhere to company safety standards and promote a strong safety culture

Demonstrate and reinforce #1ANDRITZway core values and behaviors in all aspects of work

What We're Looking For

When selecting candidates, we will be looking for the following essential skills, abilities, and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in technical sales, applications engineering, automation, industrial digitalization, or a related technical field

Strong knowledge of automation systems, process control systems, industrial networking, motion control, robotics, and industrial communication protocols

Expertise in industrial digital solutions including process simulation, operator training simulators, digital twins, advanced process control (APC), real-time optimization (RTO), and soft sensor technologies

Experience with programming languages and industrial automation tools, including Python, C++, PLC programming, and Ladder Logic

Proven ability to analyze customer requirements and develop technically sound and commercially viable solutions

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead technical discussions in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively within cross-functional and multicultural teams

Experience working within global or matrix organizations

Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support customer and business development activities

Nice to Have

Experience supporting customers in heavy industrial sectors

Strong understanding of Industry 4.0, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), data analytics, and digital transformation initiatives

Experience working with system integrators, EPC contractors, or industrial automation suppliers

Knowledge of advanced process control, industrial optimization, and data-driven operational improvement methodologies

Experience developing technical and commercial proposals for industrial customers

Project management experience

Familiarity with industrial automation platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell Automation, ABB, Emerson, Yokogawa, Honeywell, or Schneider Electric

Experience working with digital twin, simulation, AI/ML, or predictive analytics applications

Experience working within the Middle East or GCC region

Language & Location Requirements

Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are a strong asset

Position based in Saudi Arabia, with travel throughout the Kingdom, the Middle East region, and internationally as required

Eligibility to obtain and maintain any required professional registrations or work authorizations applicable to Saudi Arabia

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.