IPP Solution Architect

Rockwell Automation · China

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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

The IPP Solution Architect is responsible for providing technical leadership and solution-architecture support throughout the complete lifecycle of Intelligent Packaged Power (IPP) opportunities, from early customer engagement and proposal development through detailed engineering and project execution.

The role partners closely with Sales, Marketing, project execution teams, customers, and third-party suppliers to develop competitive and technically compliant IPP solutions. The position supports IPP business growth by strengthening customer confidence, defining an optimized technical scope, managing technical interfaces, and ensuring that proposed and delivered solutions meet customer requirements and applicable specifications.

You will reportmIPP Business Manager.

Your Responsibilities:

• 1. Customer Engagement and Sales Support
  • Support Sales in customer engagements to promote IPP capabilities and drive business growth.
  • Participate in customer meetings to understand technical requirements and demonstrate IPP engineering competency.
  • Develop and deliver customer presentations for Intelligent Packaged Power solutions in collaboration with Sales.
  • Provide technical leadership to Sales and Marketing in developing consistent and compelling IPP messaging.
  • Promote intelligent, integrated, and differentiated power solutions that address customer requirements and create value for both the customer and Rockwell Automation.
• 2. Opportunity Assessment and Proposal Development
  • Support IPP opportunities throughout the pre-sales stage and provide timely technical input for opportunity qualification.
  • Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates to support the Sales-led Go/No-Go decision process.
  • Review RFQs, customer specifications, drawings, and other tender documents to identify technical requirements, interfaces, risks, and potential scope gaps.
  • Develop the technical scope of work for IPP solutions and associated third-party packages.
  • Prepare bid and sourcing documentation for switchgear, E-house solutions, and other third-party equipment.
  • Develop electrical single-line diagrams based on RFQ information and customer power-distribution requirements.
  • Prepare E-house layout drawings and technical information for inclusion in E-house RFQ packages.
  • Collaborate with the proposal team to establish the technical and commercial bid strategy.
  • Identify alternative scope configurations and solution options that improve competitiveness and strengthen Rockwell Automation’s differentiation.
• 3. Third-Party Supplier Technical Management
  • Serve as a technical interface between Rockwell Automation and third-party equipment or solution suppliers during the proposal and execution phases.
  • Respond to technical questions from third-party suppliers and clarify project requirements, scope boundaries, and technical interfaces.
  • Review supplier quotations to verify compliance with customer specifications before bid submission.
  • Prepare and review technical and commercial bid document for E-house and other third-party supplier proposals.
  • Evaluate supplier scope, exclusions, deviations, cost completeness, and specification compliance.
  • Review third-party supplier drawings, documents, and technical submittals before release to the customer.
• 4. Engineering and Solution Development
  • Translate customer requirements into technically sound and commercially viable IPP solution architectures.
  • Perform or support detailed engineering activities when required by the specific RFQ or project scope.
  • Coordinate the technical integration of power distribution equipment, automation systems, E-house packages, and other third-party equipment.
  • Ensure that technical interfaces and scope boundaries between Rockwell Automation and third-party suppliers are clearly defined.
  • Identify technical risks, specification deviations, scope gaps, and integration issues, and work with relevant stakeholders to develop appropriate solutions.
  • Maintain technical consistency between the proposed solution, supplier quotations, customer specifications, and final project deliverables.
• 5. Project Execution Support
  • Lead or support the IPP project execution team as required after order award.
  • Provide technical guidance during detailed engineering, supplier-document review, customer-review meetings, manufacturing, and testing.
  • Support customer drawing and document reviews, including page-turn reviews when requested.
  • Coordinate technical communication among customers, internal Rockwell Automation teams, and third-party suppliers.
  • Support the resolution of technical issues and customer comments during project execution.
  • Help ensure that approved technical requirements and contractual specifications are maintained throughout execution.
• 6. Inspection, FAT, and Quality Compliance
  • Attend Factory Acceptance Tests for applicable third-party equipment and E-house packages.
  • Verify equipment quality, functional performance, and compliance with project specifications during FAT activities.
  • Document technical observations, nonconformities, and outstanding items identified during inspections and testing.
  • Coordinate customer punch-list items with the relevant suppliers and follow up through resolution.
  • Support final technical acceptance and readiness for shipment of third-party equipment and E-house packages.
• 7. Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work collaboratively with Sales, Marketing, Proposal Engineering, Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and third-party suppliers.
  • Facilitate effective technical communication and alignment among internal and external stakeholders.
  • Contribute technical input to bid strategy, supplier selection, scope optimization, and project-risk management.
  • Share IPP solution knowledge, technical practices, and lessons learned to improve proposal quality and execution effectiveness.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical power systems, industrial automation, packaged power solutions, E-house solutions, or related industries.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Experience supporting proposal development, system design, supplier management, and project execution activities.
• Experience working with EPCs, end users, consultants, and industrial customers is preferred.

• Knowledge of data center, renewable energy, mining, marine, water, oil & gas, or heavy industry applications is advantageous.
• Good communication skills in English (Written and Verbal).
• Ability to translate customer requirements into optimized, technically compliant, and commercially competitive solution architectures.
• Strong understanding of multidiscipline integration, including electrical, automation, mechanical, HVAC, communication, and third-party package interfaces.
• Capability to identify technical risks, scope gaps, and integration challenges and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Experience evaluating solution alternatives to improve value, reduce risk, and enhance competitiveness.

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
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development

... and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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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.

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