Automation Solution Consultant

Our client FESTO,a leading German multinational company in the field of Industrial Automation, commissioned us to find an Automation Solution Consultant

The company

Festo is a German multinational company that designs and manufactures pneumatic and electric automation technology for factory and process automation. Festo Greece is headquartered in Athens and has a sales office in North. The company provides a wide range of products and services to customers in a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, food and beverage, and packaging.

Automation Solution Consultant

We are looking for a technical figure with a strong passion for the world of automation and with skills focused on electrical automation, particularly in the area of Software, Connectivity and PLC, Motion & Drive IO. The role has a technical consulting focus aimed at achieving the business objectives of developing existing customers and acquiring new opportunities alongside sales engineers.

Main Responsibilities

  • Assists the field sales force in analysing needs and proposing technical solutions to customers (OME and end users) in various industrial segments;
  • Supports the development of new business opportunities related to electrical automation technologies and preferably software, connectivity, motion and drives;
  • Provides colleagues and customers with technical training and knowledge transfer on new products and applications.

Requirements 

  • Ideally, any years of experience in automation consultancy
  • Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Good knowledge of PLC, like Siemens, Rockwell, Codesys
  • Knowledge of Industrial Automation products
  • Native/Fluent Greek and Excellent English proficiency (especially for international communication with colleagues)
  • Willingness to travel to visit clients on daily trips, or rarely for a maximum of one or two nights
  • Aptitude for analysis and problem solving, proactive and positive approach
  • Strong ability to work in a team, including at an international level
  • Excellent verbal communication skills and a high propensity for communication.

What we can offer:

  • Fast-growing historical company
  • Dynamic, developing team where you will build your professionalism through continuous training on new areas and technologies
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development in an international environment.
  • Grading and remuneration aligned to seniority

Office: Southern Athens

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