Industrial Protocols Consultant – Industrial Networking and Communications (EthernetIP, Modbus, PROFINET, OPC UA)

We are seeking a dynamic Industrial Protocols Consultant to support and grow our industrial automation and connectivity solutions. This role combines technical expertise with ability to drive alignment across the businessto deliver high-impact communication architectures across key industries such as Oil & Gas Chemical and Life Sciences.

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Act as the subject matter expert for industrial networking and communications technologies (Ethernet/IP Modbus PROFINET OPC UA etc.).
• Represent Emerson on Standards committees.
• Provide consulting and solution design for customers and sales teams implementing industrial communication systems.
• Conduct training sessions workshops and demos to educate internal teams.
• Consult with development teams to align communication solutions with product capabilities and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with engineering product management and service teams to ensure successful deployment of communication solutions.
• Monitor industry trends emerging technologies and competitor offerings to inform strategy and product positioning.
• Collaborate across the business to help develop a long-term technology vision (35 year horizons).
• Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on the organization.
• Contribute to the development of technical specifications and protocols.
• Establish strategic technology partnerships with key industry players.
• Drive the certification of the product (DeltaV) to appropriate standards (PROFINET etc.)
• Participate in the definition of technical vision strategy and road mapping

Who You Are:

• A technically proficient professional with a passion for industrial connectivity and automation.
• A confident communicator who can translate complex concepts into customer value.
• A collaborative problem-solver who thrives in cross-functional environments.
• A strategic thinker who understands the intersection of technology and business.

For This Role You Will Need:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical Automation Computer Science or STEM related field)
• 10 years of experience with Industrial protocols their implementation and usage in the field
• Deep understanding of industrial protocols and communication architectures
• A background in technologies tools and processes in development testing and maintenance of software systems
• Demonstrated abilities in leading and driving performance
• Excellent leadership communication and partner management skills
• Experience in protocol development application engineering or solution consulting.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and industry events as needed.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours to collaborate with both local and remote sites
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience with cybersecurity in industrial environments (ISA/IEC 62443 NIST).
• Familiarity with edge computing IIoT platforms and cloud integration.
• Experience with industrial automation products or technologies
• Background in working with EPCs or large-scale industrial projects.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow! We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectivesbecause we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee well-being. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program 401(k) tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.

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