Field Application Engineer Control Systems IIoT
Phoenix ContactHouston, Texas
Full Time
Posted November 17, 2025
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Job Description
The Field Application Engineer - Control Systems IIoT is responsible for developing sales opportunities and supporting the delivery of Phoenix Contact's IIoT solutions in automation and control systems, while acting as a technical and sales leader within the assigned territory.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop sales opportunities for Phoenix Contact control and HMI products into revenue-generating customers.
- Act as the sales leader for Phoenix Contact's IIoT value proposition delivery to internal and external partners.
- Support the creation and maintenance of the Phoenix Contact IIoT ecosystem, including cloud providers and software partners.
- Meet or exceed control and IIoT sales growth objectives.
- Develop and train channel partners and sales teams on the IIoT value proposition and offerings.
- Manage customer relationships using sales tools like Pivotal CRM and implement sales strategies.
- Participate in industry associations, distributor, and customer events to promote products and solutions.
- Demonstrate technical competence on products and solutions within the area of focus.
- Manage and develop channel partners through joint sales activities, training, and mutual action plans.
- Implement global account strategies in collaboration with key account management and marketing teams.
Requirements
- Four-year degree required, Engineering degree preferred.
- Strong understanding of industrial automation systems.
- Strong background in PLC programming and operation.
- High level language and Linux programming experience desired.
- Knowledge of cloud architecture as related to IIoT applications desired.
- Strong understanding of IIoT Industry 4.0 Smart Factory concepts.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Phoenix Contact s business solutions.
- Superior computer skills and Windows based applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Self-motivated with the ability to learn and adapt quickly.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Polished presentation skills.
- Has a track record of achieving higher than expected sales performance.
- Strong business development skills, exceeding expectations of sales calls and opportunity creation.
- Exhibit leadership skills within given territory assignment.
- Experience in working with distributors preferred.
- Must be able to travel via airplane.
- Must have a valid driver s license and be able to operate an automobile for up to six hours at a time.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs (samples, demos, literature).
- Must be able to travel overnight 25-30 days or as dictated by assigned territory.
- Comply with company dress code guidelines.
- Regular and on-time attendance.
Benefits & Perks
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401k matching
Bonus plan
Generous time off package
16 weeks fully paid maternity leave
10 weeks fully paid paternity leave
Auto allowance
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
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