Solutions Architect

The Solutions Architect is responsible for owning early-stage customer technical engagement and defining end-to-end solution architectures that meet customer, market, and business requirements. This role establishes technical credibility with customers, translates requirements into feasible system-level solutions, and serves as the technical integrator across engineering disciplines. The Solutions Architect is accountable for solution definition, architectural integrity, and technical feasibility, while partnering closely with execution, program management, and operations teams through prototype and validation phases.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead early-stage customer engagement to establish technical credibility and trust

Elicit, clarify, and synthesize both stated and unstated customer requirements

Translate customer, market, and business inputs into clear technical problem statements and solution objectives

Solution Architecture & Concept Development

Own creation of end-to-end conceptual solution architectures that optimally meet customer requirements

Determine applicability of off-the-shelf platform solutions versus need for customization

Define system-level architecture, performance targets, interfaces, and key technical tradeoffs

Technical Feasibility & Validation

Design and execute rapid experiments, analyses, or test setups to validate solution concepts

Interpret technical data to confirm feasibility and reduce technical and commercial risk

Support customer decision-making with clear, data-backed technical insights

Cross-Functional Technical Leadership

Serve as the technical integrator across mechanical, electrical, software, and controls engineering

Provide architectural guidance, design intent, and technical direction to engineering teams

Adjust level of hands-on involvement based on solution complexity, risk, and team maturity

Prototype Transition & Technical Handoff

Guide the transition from conceptual architecture to prototype-ready designs

Ensure clear and effective technical handoff from solution definition to execution teams

Identify and proactively address technical risks, assumptions, and long-lead items prior to execution

Customer Communication & Technical Representation

Communicate technical progress, validation results, and performance data to customers

Support development of technical documentation, specifications, and datasheets aligned with validated performance

Act as the technical representative in customer-facing discussions and reviews

Interface with Execution & Program Management

Collaborate with program management, operations, procurement, and test teams during build and validation

Provide technical interpretation, guidance, and advisory support during execution phasesSupport issue resolution without owning day-to-day execution planning or delivery commitments

Scalability & Knowledge Transfer

Contribute to platformization, standardization, and reuse of solution architectures

Mentor and enable other engineers to take on elements of conceptual solution development

Capture and transfer architectural knowledge to improve organizational scalability and consistency

Role Boundaries & Accountability

Accountable for solution definition, architectural integrity, and technical feasibility

Not solely accountable for detailed execution planning, resource allocation, or delivery schedules once projects transition to operations-led execution

Qualifications

Education Requirement

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Required Experience

6+ years of experience in systems engineering, solution architecture, or complex technical product development

Proven ability to translate customer needs into system-level technical solutions

Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional technical efforts

Desired Experience

Experience working in customer-facing technical roles

Background in developing modular or platform-based solutions

Experience with prototyping, validation testing, and technical risk mitigation

Strong ability to balance technical tradeoffs with cost, schedule, and performance considerations

Additional Attributes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Ability to manage multiple technical workstreams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Comfortable working collaboratively across engineering, commercial, and operations teams

Willingness and ability to travel as required

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About Dover Motion

Dover Motion, Inc. is a subsidiary of Ralliant Corporation and we are revolutionizing the way things move. We partner with life science and diagnostics leaders around the world to co-create lifesaving technologies in healthcare that millions rely on every day. Our stages and electronic motion control bring quantum leaps in throughput, precision, efficiency, and reliability for microscopy and factory automation applications. Dover Motion’s relationship with Ralliant allows its employees access to competitive benefits, extensive training, and exciting development opportunities. To learn more about any of the above, please visit http://www.dovermotion.com/about-us/careers

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 83400.00-155000.00

Dover Motion, Inc. is a subsidiary of Ralliant Corporation and we are revolutionizing the way things move. We partner with life science and diagnostics leaders around the world to co-create lifesaving technologies in healthcare that millions rely on every day. Our stages and electronic motion control bring quantum leaps in throughput, precision, efficiency, and reliability for microscopy and factory automation applications. Dover Motion’s relationship with Ralliant allows its employees access to competitive benefits, extensive training, and exciting development opportunities. To learn more about any of the above, please visit http://www.dovermotion.com/about-us/careers

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 83400.00-155000.00

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