Sr Solutions Architect

at Avnet in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Who We Are:

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.

Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet!

Job Summary:

Senior Solutions Architect (SA) role consults with customers on a regular basis concerning solution design, development, and maintenance of product as part of the Technology Selection pre-sales process. The (SA) also assists with support of the sales channel, services team, and customers with technical solutions, ultimately in support of our customer’s business objectives.

Principal Responsibilities:

+ Assists in analyzing data to determine feasibility of product proposal.

+ May be required to support and document Order Specific Information (OSI), first article and prototype orders during pre-sales process.

+ Resolves all technical and process related issues. Reviews and supports documentation of customers build process on customer requirements, as well as industry best practices. Consults with other technology staff to evaluate operational and performance requirements of overall design/prototype.

+ Confers with customers, field sales, regional integration business development, services business development, and supplier management teams to clarify and/or resolve technical problems.

+ Prepares or directs preparation of product or system layout. Directs and coordinates building/manufacturing of product or system as part of the pre-sales process.

+ Supports supplier roadmap reviews, and may advise and consult customer on change requests, evaluates impact of change, and provides guidance on implementation timelines.

+ May advise on implementation of Engineering Change Orders (ECO) to document and build process. Communicates Engineering Change Notifications (ECN) to production, sales, and customer engineering team as needed in support of assigned accounts.

+ Identifies, investigates, and participates in opportunities to improve processes and procedures, to include various key performance metrics.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Job Level Specifications:

+ Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity and creativity. Regularly develops brand new concepts, processes, technologies, scientific principles and/or theories. Regarded as an expert in the field internally and externally.

+ Develops information and technology, which advances knowledge in the field. Discovers unique solutions for technological challenges and/or advancements in an industry.

+ Acts autonomously to uncover and resolve issues associated with new technologies and/or advancements. Work is self-initiated. Serves as a consultant to management to implement new technology and/or advancements. May act as informal team lead and/or coach to less experienced team members.

+ Serves as a consultant to top management in long-range company planning concerning new or projected areas of technological research and advancement. Prime spokesperson on company’s technical capabilities. Frequently interacts with customers or industry thought leaders.

+ Researches and develops highly advanced applications resulting in new business opportunities for the company. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results may have a long-term negative effect on organization’s reputation and business posture.

+ Participates in Technology Partner and supplier road map reviews, and product training to ensure current knowledge of available platforms and service offerings.

+ Experience with Medical, Data Center Storage, Security/Surveillance, Federal, and/or Financial Technology solutions a plus.

+ Customer support and assignments will be primarily in the Central/Northwest US. Preferred remote locations Texas, Colorado, or Arizona

Work Experience:

+ Typically 12+ years with bachelor’s or 10+ with master’s

Education and Certification(s):

+ Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

+ Technical lead for all customer facing activities including Technology selection, manufacturing process methodology identification, BOM structure definition, and initial first article completion.

+ Champions commitment to continuous improvement through customer advisement regarding new product and process improvement opportunities from current to next generation of the integrated solution.

+ Position may require up to 20% travel, but primarily in the Central/Northwest USA.

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What We Offer:

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs – from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.

+ Generous Paid Time Off

+ 401K and Pension Plan

+ Paid Holidays

+ Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)

+ Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

+ Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

+ Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account

+ Education Assistance

+ Employee Development Resources

+ Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at (888) 994-7669.