Phoenix Contact
Solutions Engineer
Middletown, Pennsylvania
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 28 days ago
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About the role
- The Solution Engineer/SE serve as strategic technical consultants and project leaders, supporting Automation Solutions sales, applied system development, and project initiatives across focused vertical markets.
- These specialists interpret and translate customer specifications into functional concepts, delivering tailored application solutions that address operational challenges and align with industry best practices.
Responsibilities
- Develop an expert area of specialization (industry/technology) as directed by manager and attain related certifications
- Mentor and advise Associate Solution Engineers, Technical Service, Product Engineering, and Product Management on product performance in the field and suggest design changes to improve product performance and customer satisfaction
- Design training programs and training material to support complex control system projects
- Provide applied solution design and engineering support to the Control and Industry Solutions team
- Independently qualify and gather input for designs through functional specification review or by direct customer interaction
- Provide pre-sales technical support and develop a concept framework based on customer requirements and industry standards and practices
- Develop and implement test plans to validate proposed solutions
- Develop and serve as technical lead on 'proof of concept' or pilot applications
- Perform application demonstrations together with Phoenix Contact sales engineer and/or PSE at potential customer sites
- Document and internally communicate data supporting the development of new products to meet focus market/customer requirements
Requirements
- Minimum Associate's Technical Degree + equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 4 years industrial automation experience
- Ability to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities to meet business goals
- Must be able to lift 60 pounds
- Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time (2-4 hours at a time)
- Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time (up to 4 hours at a time)
- Must be able to travel in vehicles (automobiles, trains, and planes) for up to 10 hours
- Must be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written English
- Maintain knowledge proficiency through continued participation in industry trade events and conferences including active participation in presenting Phoenix Contact Case Studies, etc.
- Minimum Associate's Technical Degree + equivalent experience. Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical focus preferred.
- Industry specific controls system design and programming experience
- Motivated self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to set priorities and perform simultaneous tasks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Effective interpersonal skills with comfort in delivering group presentations
- 35% Travel Requirement (2%
- 5% Overseas)
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical focus preferred.
Skills
- 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.
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