Global Industry Technical Consultant (CPG)

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers – amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life‑saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility – our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

As Global Industry Technical Consultant (GITC) you will provide expert technical consultancy to accelerate revenue growth and drive adoption of Rockwell Automation technology across the EMEA region.

You will work with Strategic, Industry, and Geographic Sales teams, you will shape customer outcomes by defining architectures, demonstrating solutions, and building trusted relationships.

Primary focus industries: CPG and Life Sciences.

You will report to Engagement Manager EMEA.

Responsibilities - you will do:

• Support revenue growth by delivering targeted pre‑sales technical activities across EMEA.

• Promote RA technology adoption through technical and professional relationships with customers.

• Develop conceptual architectures, proofs of concept, demonstrations, and design studies that create clear technical advantage.

• Define and achieve challenging technical and business targets.

• Ensure exchange of business‑critical information.

• Maintain up‑to‑date technical and commercial knowledge.

• Operate in a pan‑EMEA scope with a preferred base in Central Europe.

• Travel 40–60% of the time for customer engagements, pre‑sales activity, and onsite presentations.

You will have:

• Minimum 5 years of control systems and industrial automation experience.
• Experience with automation, process control, and DCS systems (migration experience is an advantage).
• Demonstrated solution experience in the CPG and Life Sciences industry with familiarity in relevant standards (e.g., S88, FT Batch, S95, MTP, Annex 1, Weihenstephan).
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
• Fluency in English and native language; additional languages are an advantage.

You might also have:

• Knowledge of Rockwell Automation’s technology stack is beneficial.
• Basic project management experience.
• Experience with market trends, challenges, and drivers in CPG and Life Sciences.
• Business and financial experience paired with an innovative mindset.

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes …

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development
• Company Car

… and other local benefits!

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is built into our business strategy, and our daily interactions. Our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture unleashes potential, enables collaboration and progress and improves outcomes for our employees, business, customers and partners.

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.