Solutions Engineer

Summary

Join Makersite, a leading platform for product lifecycle management (PLM), as a Solutions Engineer in Chicago (remote/hybrid). You will play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable product development, collaborating with enterprise account executives to showcase Makersite's solutions. Leverage your extensive knowledge in LCA, sustainability, and compliance to support sales engagements. This permanent position requires over 10 years of domain experience in LCA or environmental sustainability, strong pre-sales experience, and excellent communication skills. Makersite offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health benefits, 25 days PTO, and a hybrid work flexibility.

Requirements

• Over 10 years of domain experience in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or environmental sustainability (carbon reporting/emission), with significant software solution engineering experience
• Proficiency in relevant software tools and platforms used in LCA and sustainability assessments
• Strong pre-sales experience, including preparing and delivering technical demos and presentations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely
• Ability to work effectively with international teams, especially European resources
• Experience transitioning from consultancy or scientific roles to engineering, with a focus on pragmatic problem-solving
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and become proficient in new products and domains
• Residing in and legally permitted to work in the US (Chicago specifically)

Responsibilities

• Leverage extensive knowledge in LCA, sustainability, and compliance to support sales engagements and establish credibility with potential clients
• Collaborate with enterprise account executives to prepare and deliver compelling sales demos that highlight the value and technical capabilities of Makersite's solutions
• Articulate the technical aspects and benefits of our solutions to diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Utilize experience in data work to integrate various data sources effectively, ensuring comprehensive and accurate assessments
• Engage with European resources and teams, ensuring smooth collaboration and leveraging cross-continental expertise
• Adapt and apply consultancy or scientific experience to engineering challenges, embracing a pragmatic approach over pedanticism
• Open your mind to various domains beyond LCA and sustainability, contributing to a broader range of projects
• Quickly ramp up to become a product and domain knowledge centre, providing insights and support to both internal teams and Stakeholders

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health benefits (100% cover on your health, dental and vision plans, 401k, and retirement plans)
• 25 days PTO
• Hybrid Working Flexibility – Option to work from our Chicago office 2-3 days a week, with flexibility for remote work