Senior Value Engineer – Manufacturing

About Us

Celonis is the global leader in Process Intelligence and the pioneer of Process Mining technology. As one of the world’s fastest-growing enterprise SaaS companies, we are changemakers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We invest heavily in advanced AI capabilities—specifically our Process Intelligence Graph—to turn data insights into immediate business action. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by placing intelligence at the core of every business process. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Sales & Industry Credibility: Drive pre-sales and "land" motions. Speak the language of plant managers and supply chain executives to prove Celonis can solve mission-critical manufacturing challenges.
• Process Re-Design & Agentic Automation: Move beyond passive analytics. Proactively architect and prototype solutions using workflow orchestration, system write-backs, and AI agents to redesign operational processes.
• Technical Steering & Data Modeling: Apply hands-on SQL, Python, and Prompt Engineering skills to steer Apollo toward optimal data models and solution designs, reviewing and validating code for technical rigor.
• End-to-End Project Ownership: Lead complex Proof-of-Value (POV) projects. Facilitate technical discovery workshops, manage multi-stakeholder delivery, and align cross-functional client teams.
• Executive Value Articulation: Deliver compelling presentations to C-suite and VP-level stakeholders, translating technical AI/PI architectures into clear financial and operational ROI.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in technical pre-sales, value engineering, or solution consulting within the Manufacturing sector (Automotive, Aerospace, CPG, or Industrial Equipment).
• Deep manufacturing domain knowledge across core operational processes (Supply Chain, Production Planning, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, or Asset Management).
• Proven technical proficiency in SQL, Python, and Prompt Engineering with the ability to inspect code, validate logic, and guide data model creation.
• Hands-on automation background translating operational requirements into scalable solutions using orchestration, write-backs, or agentic frameworks.
• Track record of project ownership, including structuring workshops, navigating multi-stakeholder dynamics, and delivering executive readouts.
• Strong executive presence, with the ability to articulate complex technical solutions to non-technical business leaders.
• High-growth attitude: Exceptional adaptability, curiosity, and an eager willingness to learn evolving AI technologies and platform capabilities rapidly.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Industrial/Operations Engineering, STEM, or equivalent experience.

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), LLM orchestration, and safety evaluation/guardrails.
• Experience integrating enterprise cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) with IT/OT environments (SAP, MES, PLM, SCADA).

Sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Pay

The base salary range for this role in Illinois is $115,000—$135,000 USD, based on a full-time schedule. Total compensation package will include base salary + bonus/commission + equity + benefits (health, dental, life, 401k, and paid time off). The actual total compensation offer will be determined based on applicant’s qualifications, skills, experiences, and location.

Benefits

• Pioneer Innovation: Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations.
• Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time "Celonaut" is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants.
• Unrivaled Family Support: 24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment.
• Work-Life Integration: Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, plus a flexible hybrid work model.
• Continuous Growth: Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform.
• Holistic Well-being: Subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance.
• Drive Sustainability: Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes.
• Global Inclusion & Belonging: Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days.
• Value-Driven Impact: Join a mission-led organization where core values—Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future—drive every decision.