IPP Solution Architect

About the role

Rockwell Automation is hiring an IPP Solution Architect in Shanghai to provide technical leadership and solution-architecture support for Intelligent Packaged Power (IPP) opportunities, from early customer engagement and proposal development through detailed engineering and project execution. The role reports to the IPP Business Manager and works closely with Sales, Marketing, project execution teams, customers and third-party suppliers.

Key responsibilities

• Support sales in customer engagements, prepare customer presentations and define consistent IPP messaging
• Assess opportunities, develop ROM estimates, review RFQs and specifications, and prepare bid and sourcing documentation for switchgear and E-house solutions
• Develop electrical single-line diagrams and E-house layout drawings, and coordinate the technical and commercial bid strategy
• Act as technical interface with third-party suppliers, review their quotations, drawings and submittals, and manage scope, exclusions and specification compliance
• Translate customer requirements into solution architectures, perform or support detailed engineering, and coordinate integration of power distribution, automation and third-party equipment
• Support project execution after order award, including drawing reviews, technical communication and resolution of customer comments
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests, document nonconformities, coordinate punch-list items and support final technical acceptance
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Proposal Engineering, Project Management, Engineering and Supply Chain

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in electrical power systems, industrial automation, packaged power solutions or E-house solutions
• Preferred: proposal development, system design, supplier management and project execution experience; experience with EPCs, end users, consultants and industrial customers
• Knowledge of data center, renewable energy, mining, marine, water, oil & gas or heavy industry applications is advantageous
• Good written and spoken English

Required skills

• Strong understanding of multidiscipline integration (electrical, automation, mechanical, HVAC, communication, third-party packages)
• Ability to identify technical risks, scope gaps and integration challenges and propose mitigations
• Ability to evaluate solution alternatives to improve value and competitiveness

What we offer

• Mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Paid volunteer time off after 6 months of employment, with company matching of volunteer hours and donations
• Employee Assistance Program and personalized wellbeing programs
• On-demand digital course library and other local benefits