Solution Architect, Engineered Solutions – Lifecycle Services

Emerson

Solutions Architect for Emerson Automation Solutions providing engineered solutions for various industries. Engaging with customers to maximize technical support and revenue growth.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Be part of the sales pursuit team for Measurement Systems & Services (MSS) opportunities by providing technical advice to design cost effective engineered solutions that maximize Emerson’s portfolio and differentiate from competitors.
Combine technical expertise of analytical process systems with consultative selling to design and deliver engineered solutions that meet customer requirements and drive revenue growth.
Engage early with customers and/or end users to provide technical support and help specify Emerson’s portfolio of analytical process gas solutions and differentiators.
Understand project requirements and specifications to provide adequate technical support, optimizing the technical solution provided.
Provide technical advice on the design of analytical process gas and liquid systems.
Interpret functional requirements of specifications and select necessary equipment based on sound engineering techniques and practical experience.
Design and develop engineered solutions for LNG, refining, petrochemical, power industries using Emerson products, ensuring compliance with specifications and cost objectives to secure customer approval.
Perform engineering calculations and create documentation (system specifications, layouts, BOMs) using design tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) to present accurate proposals that strengthen Emerson’s value proposition.
Optimize designs for cost effectiveness and manufacturability to improve competitiveness and support sales objectives.
Participate in presentations, factory acceptance tests, and site visits to validate solutions and build trust, contributing to successful project closure.
Work closely with global sales and engineering teams to develop strategies, track major projects, and ensure technical solutions align with business development goals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s Degree or the foreign equivalent in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related field, plus 7 years of progressively responsible experience in an Electrical engineering or process engineering occupation.
7 years of experience engineering solutions for analytical process gas, liquid business development, and technical experience including working in global, large and matrix organizations;
7 years of experience working with the engineered solutions industry, including competitor technical offerings, specifically around process gas analyzer and emissions monitoring (CEMS) solutions;
3 years of experience managing teams in business development related activities.
Domestic travel required up to 25% of the time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Telecommuting limited to one day per work week; must work in the office the remaining four days.
Travel domestically up to 25% of the time.

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Hard Skills & Tools

analytical process systemsengineered solutionsengineering calculationssystem specificationslayoutsBOMsprocess gas solutionsdesign optimizationtechnical supportproject specifications

Soft Skills

consultative sellingcustomer engagementteam managementpresentation skillstrust buildingcollaborationstrategic developmentcommunicationproblem-solvingproject closure