Solution Architect - A

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze customer RFQs and requirements to propose technically and cost-effectively viable process solutions.
• Act as the primary technical and process interface for customers and internal teams.
• Lead cross-disciplinary engineering teams to ensure outputs meet timeline, quality, and budget requirements.
• Align proposal technical scope with customer RFQs and define/propose KPIs to measure solution performance.
• Consolidate engineering hour estimates, propose execution strategies, and collaborate with regional engineering heads and stakeholders.
• Coordinate solution designs from various technical domains and key suppliers (e.g., tanks, powder handling, filling lines).
• Actively manage proposal/project teams to adhere to bid schedules and internal standards.
• Own the solution design throughout the project lifecycle, adapting to changing requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with legislation, standards, and internal references (e.g., EU Machinery Directive).
• Oversee completeness and consistency of documentation (P&IDs, layouts, utility requirements, product losses, automation architecture, SCADA, MES, etc.).
• Define and manage interfaces between subsystems and external parties.
• Organize and lead technical and project meetings (internal and customer-facing) per internal processes.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain on specifications and supplier quote evaluations for key equipment.
• Support solution costing, verify scope/budget consistency, and identify technical savings opportunities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, standardization, best practice sharing, and "lessons learned" documentation.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present technical solutions to customers.
• Capability to work in global, matrixed teams with high attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Experience building customer trust and "selling" proposed solutions.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset, initiative, and independent working ability.
• Ethical approach, integrity, and high performance in team settings.

Education and Experience

• University degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., process, mechanical, electrical).
• Experience in design and execution of solutions in hygienic industries (food, beverage, pharma, etc.).
• Experience leading technical teams is advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with planning tools (e.g., MS Project) and AutoCAD is a plus.
• Valid driver's license is strongly preferred; willingness to travel (up to 30%, including internationally).

• Motivating financial remuneration.
• Annual bonus of 10% of gross annual salary.
• Option to work from home.
• Flexible working hours.
• Permanent contract.
• Opportunity to collaborate with experts in the field.
• Friendly and supportive work team.
• 25 days of vacation, 3 sick days.
• Contribution to pension or life insurance.
• CZK 3,800 contribution to cafeteria for leisure activities or Multisport card.
• Meal vouchers worth CZK 88 (55% of CZK 160/day) in the form of a meal allowance included in your salary.
• LinkedIn license for individual personal and professional development.
• SAFETURE travel insurance for business trips.
• Parking spaces in the underground garage – paid for by the employer.
• Lockable room for storing bicycles and scooters – paid for by the employer.
• Employee Assistance Program – assistance in difficult life situations.
• The company values length of service (5, 10, 15, 20, 25 years).