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The objective is to enable scalable, modular system design that improves consistency, deployment speed, and operational performance.\nAs a technical authority, you will influence controls architecture, system standards, and solution implementation strategies to ensure scalable, reliable, and efficient automation systems.\nWe offer:\nCareer Development\nCompetitive Compensation and Benefits \nPay Transparency \nGlobal Opportunities \nLearn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer\nDematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.\nThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.\nThe base pay range for this role is estimated to be $115,200-$144,000at the time of posting. 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