Phoenix Contact

Senior Project Engineer I – Control Panels

Middletown, Pennsylvania · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 27 days ago

Project ManagementExcelAutoCADThermal AnalysisMechanical DesignLeadershipMicrosoft Office

About the role

This position is an individual contributor role and does not include formal people management responsibilities.
If you need special accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job, please call 717-944-1300 between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday - Friday or email HR@phoenixcontact.com.
Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters: Phoenix Contact has an internal Staffing Department.

Manage complex process, quality, supplier, manufacturing, and component problems
Control panel design (component selection, enclosure selection, environmental and thermal analysis, power, I/O wiring, and adherence to regulatory standards).
Designs and documents enclosure modifications and custom mechanical components.
Creates quotations for control panels, including labor estimation.
Performs product changes (drawing, product, BOM changes).
Creates and modifies manufacturing, packaging, marking, and component drawings.
Coordinates design reviews between planning, manufacturing, purchasing, and suppliers
Leads or is a member of project teams.
The Senior Project Engineer I - Control Panels is responsible for control cabinet design tasks, Making and or Coordinating Changes internally or with vendors (Vendor Liaison), and Project Management tasks.
Project Engineer I will be responsible for qualifying vendors and assisting startup of new projects making sure the vendors are capable and have the right equipment and systems to manufacture, perform end-of-line testing and ensuring appropriate packaging equipment.

5 Years of Experience in Electrical or Mechanical engineering.
3 Years of Project Management
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Must be knowledgeable and comfortable performing Electrical and Mechanical Engineering tasks, working with vendors.
2D and 3D CAD experience required
Experience with UL508A Very Helpful.
Experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Word and Excel).
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
Must be able to ride in a car for 6 hours at a time.
Must be able to travel by air.
Demonstrates a willingness to collaborate with others, build relationships, and involve others in decision-making.
Demonstrates the ability to deliver results by solving or supporting others in solving problems, prioritizing tasks and/or resources, and focusing on outcomes.
Demonstrates self-awareness and the willingness to learn and grow, accept changes, and effectively adapt to changing work demands.
Demonstrates the ability to drive customer value through knowledge of the business, putting effort into identifying customer needs, and delivering work to maximize the value for customers.
Demonstrates a willingness to promote the value of improvement and innovation by staying ahead of trends, creating ideas and opportunities, and generating speed.
Demonstrates a willingness to take ownership by making decisions, taking responsibility, and driving things forward.

Phoenix Contact has an internal Staffing Department.
Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Phoenix Contact employees directly in an attempt to present candidates.
Phoenix Contact will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package.
There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, assistance, and more!

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