Process Industry Technology Specialist

Beckhoff Automation is seeking a technically strong and commercially aware Process Industry Technology Specialist to support and grow our presence across North America in industries such as oil & gas chemical and pharmaceuticals. This specialist will work in close partnership with the Process Industry Manager to expand the adoption of Beckhoffs PC-based control solutions. You will serve as a technical expert and industry advocate bridging engineering capabilities with customer this role youll collaborate with global product and industry teams sales and applications engineers to drive innovation and customer success in the process sector.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Engagement & Business Development

• Accelerate the growth and visibility of Beckhoff in the process industry vertical.
• Drive adoption of Beckhoff technologies by supporting OEMs system integrators and end users.
• Lead technical conversations and architecture planning for customer solutions.
• Act as the technology lead on complex high-impact opportunities.

Team & Industry Collaboration

• Provide insights on emerging standards and market trends to Beckhoff stakeholders.
• Represent Beckhoff at trade shows technical committees and industry groups (e.g. OPAF Ethernet-APL MTP).
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support product roadmaps demos and training.
• Maintain internal alignment with Sales and Application Engineers to support project progress and goals.

Technical Leadership

• Develop and present technical concepts proofs of concept and TwinCAT-based demos.
• Support control system programming testing and integration for customer applications.
• Advise on PC-based control strategies tailored to process industry requirements (e.g. hazardous environments explosion protection).
• Lead technical discovery sessions and present tailored Beckhoff solutions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Vertical Market Focus: Become a technical authority in one of Beckhoffs key growth industries.
• Innovative Portfolio: Champion cutting-edge PC-based control and data acquisition platforms.
• Global Collaboration: Work closely with a global team shaping the future of process automation.

• Cross-Functional Impact: Influence product development customer adoption and industry positioning.

Work Location

This position follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be on-site at our Houston office 2-3 days per week following discussions with the hiring manager with the flexibility to work remotely on other business days. This schedule supports collaboration while offering work-life balance.

This position requires varying travel ranging from 25-30% which may include day trips overnight stays and occasional extended travel depending on business needs. Travel may be local regional or national. All travel-related expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy. Candidates must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role and reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 Paid Holidays 21 Days of PTO
• Employer paid High-Deductible Medical plan Dental and Vision for Employee Family!
• 401(k) with up to 6% match
• Employer-Paid Insurance: Life AD&D Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Professional Development Opportunities

About Beckhoff

At Beckhoff automation is our calling. We empower engineers to differentiate and succeed as industry leaders to harness new technologies embrace open standards and solve the worlds most complex problems. Founded and led by engineers we organically create advanced controls communication IoT and motion technologies that become unique tools for your one-of-a-kind challenges in an age of digital transformation.

As a global partner with U.S. headquarters in Minneapolis we remain committed to sustainability inclusivity and support for the people behind the automation. So whether youre powering the EV revolution dazzling on Broadway launching satellites or developing fusion energy solutions you can reach new heights for your business industry and humankind.

Beckhoff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin age disability genetic information marital status veteran status or any other legally protected status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process participate in an interview or otherwise take part in the recruitment process please contact .