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Field Application Engineer Control Systems, IIoT Engineering

Phoenix Contact
Seattle, Washington
Full Time
Posted November 18, 2025
$115k - $156k
Not Specified
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Job Description

The Field Application Engineer (FAE) at Phoenix Contact acts as a technical liaison, providing expert support in electronic and automation product applications, developing tailored solutions, and supporting sales efforts across multiple territories to drive business growth and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and qualify new business opportunities through technical consultation and solution development.
  • Provide on-site and remote technical support, including product demonstrations, application guidance, and troubleshooting.
  • Develop and deliver technical training to internal teams, channel partners, and customers.
  • Support integration of company products into customer applications through system design, configuration, and validation.
  • Create technical documentation, application notes, and white papers.
  • Promote solutions and build brand awareness at trade shows, webinars, and customer events.
  • Collaborate with product management and engineering to provide market feedback and influence product development.
  • Manage customer interactions, project status, and technical issues using CRM and support tools.
  • Develop and manage channel partners through joint sales activities, training, and mutual action plans.

Requirements

  • Four-year degree in Engineering or related technical field (preferred).
  • 5-7 years of experience in a technical support, application engineering, control engineering, or field engineering role.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial automation, control systems, control system software, or electronic components.
  • Experience with architecting, designing, and writing applications using software and tools such as IEC61131-3 PLC software, Codesys, HMI, HLL C, Python, SCADA, Machine Learning, Profinet, EtherCAT, OPC-UA, or ModbusTCP.
  • 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 35% or as dictated by the assigned territory.
  • Must comply with company dress code guidelines.
  • Must have 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 assistance

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