Technology Fellow
Sioux Center, IA Sioux Center, IA Full-time Full-time Estimated:
$101K - $128K a year Estimated:
$101K - $128K a year 4 hours ago 4 hours ago 4 hours ago Overview:
The Tech Fellow position will provide broad perspective and a vision of the future to Interstates' technical teams and clients to ensure we are positioned as a technical leader and leading innovator in the plant automation, OTIS, analytics, and design space.
The Tech Fellow will network with industry contacts to ensure we are ahead of the technologies that can meet changing customer needs.
The Tech Fellow will be responsible for cultivating mature relationships with industry technical leaders, validating software and hardware solutions, and staying ahead of both industry needs and critical path projects.
The Tech Fellow will also work directly with Team Leads and Architects to ensure that all teams are aware of the current technical standards, approved technologies, as well as critical product safety or security notices that will require action from our team.
About us:
Interstates meets the electrical and automation needs of companies around the world.
For over sixty years, we have tackled complex challenges and developed innovative solutions for industrial manufacturing and processing facilities.
What started as a small electric company has evolved into an organization with over 1,000 employees and multiple locations throughout the Midwest.
At Interstates, we treat each other like family because our team is the foundation for our success.
Our collaborative workplace is based on trust, integrity, and support for one another.
Interstates Describes Its Culture as:
Family-Like:
Caring co-workers treat each other like family.
Be treated like an individual, not just a number.
Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work life.
Lunch gatherings and social activities promote fun and camaraderie.
Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates.
Benefits:
Competitive Pay so you know you are valued.
401(k) to help you plan for your future.
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with different options to meet your needs.
Vacation so you can focus on you.
Performance Bonus just in time for holiday shopping Established Career Paths to help plan your future.
Career Coaches that are focused on your success.
Responsibilities:
Evaluation of hardware versions, firmware upgrades, and safety/security notices for Automation and OTIS are being completed on time/ahead of critical path and communicate appropriate changes to clients and team members.
Participates on Interstates' standards committees and serve as a common voice with broad perspective to add consistency and continuity to our standards.
Provide a wholistic view of Interstates' offerings, sharing updates on what is coming from industry and the innovation funnel.
Be a forward-thinking presence within our standards teams.
Influence and facilitate the establishment of appropriate standards and modification of out-of-date standards.
Conduct research and validation of new technologies and new ideas (2-3-year time horizon) to help determine the relevance and readiness for Interstates and clients.
(PLC/HMI/Hardware/Software/Networking/Operating Systems/Other) Assign work to Architects to ensure research and validation of new offerings (0-1-year time horizon) is completed, shared, documented, and implementation ready.
Attend when a new technology is used to ensure that we have complete solutions, a wholistic project view, that we are picking the right tools and technologies for the project, and that we are applying learnings to future projects.
The Tech Fellow would have visibility of projects to know when and where to pilot new offerings and innovation initiatives to maximize value and minimize risk.
Support Business Development and the technical sales process to provide client confidence in Interstates' technical abilities, scope initial concepts, and provide a broad technical viewpoint.
Ensure the implementation of approved new technologies into projects by working with Estimating to correctly price the work.
Maintain healthy relationships with vendors/suppliers with a focus on 3
years for opportunities and technologies/innovations in the market that can be pulled into the innovation funnel.
Position Interstates as a preferred partner for testing and implementation of new technologies.
Enable technical support to projects as needed.
Be a resource to connect the correct technical resource (internal or external) with the individual with technical needs.
Nurture healthy relationships with vendors so that those connections can be used for technical problem solving and project support.
Perform environmental scanning, bringing ideas to the Innovation Team and helping prioritize projects against Interstates vision, strategy, and relevance filters.
Steer projects through the innovation process by providing feedback during phase reviews.
Provide input to the planning and prioritization of work for the Innovation Team; including budget and resource allocation, project scoping, and project selection and reviews.
Own the innovation information sharing process and knowledge base, work with internal and external marketing and technical teams to disseminate information, learnings, and grow our innovation reputation.
Will have opportunities to write white papers and present internally and externally with key learnings and to foster relationship building with key partners.
Attend vendor shows and participates on industry committees to provide consistent review and feedback of new products and product features that we may need to implement into our innovation process.
Objective would be to bring back innovation opportunities, establish our leadership in industry, and nurture relationships we can leverage for new offerings and project implementations.
Ownership of innovation lab processes to ensure the lab is functioning for learning, teaching, and customer-facing activities.
Perform testing and teaching in the lab as required by innovation projects.
Provide coaching for Architects with the goal of building up the next generation of Tech Fellows to continue to lead Interstates in the technical and innovation space.
Opportunities to be involved in outside standards committees like ISA, S88, etc.
Visit first of its kind implementations to obtain perspective on how the new technology is performing in real world situations.
Provide feedback or follow-up work based on results and customer feedback.
Performs other duties as assigned or required by his or her supervisor.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION and/or
Experience:
Two- or four-year degree in computer science, industrial controls, automation, engineering; and more than 15 years leadership experience in industrial automation, OT, or related field.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Mastery of at least one of Interstates' core technical competencies (automation, power/controls engineering, OT, or IT) Understanding of all of Interstates' core technical competencies (automation, operational technology, informational technology, engineering, analytics, instrumentation) Demonstrated business leader skill of taking into consideration functional implications when making decisions around the innovation portfolio or other decisions with cascading consequences.
A strong track record of innovation that includes creatively engaging with customers in a unique way.
Demonstrated commitment to outstanding customer satisfaction.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
The ability to simplify complex concepts for multiple audiences and able to communicate with non-technical teams.
Can explain to others the why and the value of the work being performed.
A track record of collaboration broadly in an organization involving both functional counterparts and cross functional peers.
Exhibits Interstates' core values of dependability, integrity, trust, quality, and family - or - Exhibits servant leadership principles of patience, kindness, humility, respectfulness, selflessness, forgiveness, honesty, and commitment Continual learner of Industry, technology, etc.
Required base knowledge of the areas listed below, and expert level in two of the following:
Advanced programming PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) Hardware set-up and / or the HMI (Human Machine Interface) PC Configuration Database Management Networking Analytics Knowledge in more than one client and/or industry Travel:
Periodic Travel Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer and provides a drug-free work environment.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$101K - $128K a year Estimated:
$101K - $128K a year 4 hours ago 4 hours ago 4 hours ago Overview:
The Tech Fellow position will provide broad perspective and a vision of the future to Interstates' technical teams and clients to ensure we are positioned as a technical leader and leading innovator in the plant automation, OTIS, analytics, and design space.
The Tech Fellow will network with industry contacts to ensure we are ahead of the technologies that can meet changing customer needs.
The Tech Fellow will be responsible for cultivating mature relationships with industry technical leaders, validating software and hardware solutions, and staying ahead of both industry needs and critical path projects.
The Tech Fellow will also work directly with Team Leads and Architects to ensure that all teams are aware of the current technical standards, approved technologies, as well as critical product safety or security notices that will require action from our team.
About us:
Interstates meets the electrical and automation needs of companies around the world.
For over sixty years, we have tackled complex challenges and developed innovative solutions for industrial manufacturing and processing facilities.
What started as a small electric company has evolved into an organization with over 1,000 employees and multiple locations throughout the Midwest.
At Interstates, we treat each other like family because our team is the foundation for our success.
Our collaborative workplace is based on trust, integrity, and support for one another.
Interstates Describes Its Culture as:
Family-Like:
Caring co-workers treat each other like family.
Be treated like an individual, not just a number.
Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work life.
Lunch gatherings and social activities promote fun and camaraderie.
Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates.
Benefits:
Competitive Pay so you know you are valued.
401(k) to help you plan for your future.
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with different options to meet your needs.
Vacation so you can focus on you.
Performance Bonus just in time for holiday shopping Established Career Paths to help plan your future.
Career Coaches that are focused on your success.
Responsibilities:
Evaluation of hardware versions, firmware upgrades, and safety/security notices for Automation and OTIS are being completed on time/ahead of critical path and communicate appropriate changes to clients and team members.
Participates on Interstates' standards committees and serve as a common voice with broad perspective to add consistency and continuity to our standards.
Provide a wholistic view of Interstates' offerings, sharing updates on what is coming from industry and the innovation funnel.
Be a forward-thinking presence within our standards teams.
Influence and facilitate the establishment of appropriate standards and modification of out-of-date standards.
Conduct research and validation of new technologies and new ideas (2-3-year time horizon) to help determine the relevance and readiness for Interstates and clients.
(PLC/HMI/Hardware/Software/Networking/Operating Systems/Other) Assign work to Architects to ensure research and validation of new offerings (0-1-year time horizon) is completed, shared, documented, and implementation ready.
Attend when a new technology is used to ensure that we have complete solutions, a wholistic project view, that we are picking the right tools and technologies for the project, and that we are applying learnings to future projects.
The Tech Fellow would have visibility of projects to know when and where to pilot new offerings and innovation initiatives to maximize value and minimize risk.
Support Business Development and the technical sales process to provide client confidence in Interstates' technical abilities, scope initial concepts, and provide a broad technical viewpoint.
Ensure the implementation of approved new technologies into projects by working with Estimating to correctly price the work.
Maintain healthy relationships with vendors/suppliers with a focus on 3
years for opportunities and technologies/innovations in the market that can be pulled into the innovation funnel.
Position Interstates as a preferred partner for testing and implementation of new technologies.
Enable technical support to projects as needed.
Be a resource to connect the correct technical resource (internal or external) with the individual with technical needs.
Nurture healthy relationships with vendors so that those connections can be used for technical problem solving and project support.
Perform environmental scanning, bringing ideas to the Innovation Team and helping prioritize projects against Interstates vision, strategy, and relevance filters.
Steer projects through the innovation process by providing feedback during phase reviews.
Provide input to the planning and prioritization of work for the Innovation Team; including budget and resource allocation, project scoping, and project selection and reviews.
Own the innovation information sharing process and knowledge base, work with internal and external marketing and technical teams to disseminate information, learnings, and grow our innovation reputation.
Will have opportunities to write white papers and present internally and externally with key learnings and to foster relationship building with key partners.
Attend vendor shows and participates on industry committees to provide consistent review and feedback of new products and product features that we may need to implement into our innovation process.
Objective would be to bring back innovation opportunities, establish our leadership in industry, and nurture relationships we can leverage for new offerings and project implementations.
Ownership of innovation lab processes to ensure the lab is functioning for learning, teaching, and customer-facing activities.
Perform testing and teaching in the lab as required by innovation projects.
Provide coaching for Architects with the goal of building up the next generation of Tech Fellows to continue to lead Interstates in the technical and innovation space.
Opportunities to be involved in outside standards committees like ISA, S88, etc.
Visit first of its kind implementations to obtain perspective on how the new technology is performing in real world situations.
Provide feedback or follow-up work based on results and customer feedback.
Performs other duties as assigned or required by his or her supervisor.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION and/or
Experience:
Two- or four-year degree in computer science, industrial controls, automation, engineering; and more than 15 years leadership experience in industrial automation, OT, or related field.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Mastery of at least one of Interstates' core technical competencies (automation, power/controls engineering, OT, or IT) Understanding of all of Interstates' core technical competencies (automation, operational technology, informational technology, engineering, analytics, instrumentation) Demonstrated business leader skill of taking into consideration functional implications when making decisions around the innovation portfolio or other decisions with cascading consequences.
A strong track record of innovation that includes creatively engaging with customers in a unique way.
Demonstrated commitment to outstanding customer satisfaction.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
The ability to simplify complex concepts for multiple audiences and able to communicate with non-technical teams.
Can explain to others the why and the value of the work being performed.
A track record of collaboration broadly in an organization involving both functional counterparts and cross functional peers.
Exhibits Interstates' core values of dependability, integrity, trust, quality, and family - or - Exhibits servant leadership principles of patience, kindness, humility, respectfulness, selflessness, forgiveness, honesty, and commitment Continual learner of Industry, technology, etc.
Required base knowledge of the areas listed below, and expert level in two of the following:
Advanced programming PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) Hardware set-up and / or the HMI (Human Machine Interface) PC Configuration Database Management Networking Analytics Knowledge in more than one client and/or industry Travel:
Periodic Travel Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer and provides a drug-free work environment.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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