Apply Now
Application opens on company website
Job Description
The Solution Engineer serves as a technical consultant and project leader, designing and supporting advanced automation solutions across various industries, while providing pre-sales support, technical expertise, and industry-specific system development.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and support advanced automation solutions integrating complex technical products with third-party components.
- Develop expertise in industry-specific technologies and attain relevant certifications.
- Mentor and advise junior engineers and technical staff on product performance and design improvements.
- Provide pre-sales technical support and develop solution frameworks based on customer requirements.
- Lead proof of concept or pilot applications and develop test plans to validate solutions.
- Support project management and provide on-site installation start-up support.
- Conduct application demonstrations and technical seminars to promote solutions.
- Research and communicate data on emerging products and technologies to inform product development.
- Support sales efforts by providing technical expertise to OEMs, end-users, and system integrators.
- Maintain expert knowledge of industrial networking, communication protocols, and Phoenix Contact products.
Requirements
- Minimum Associate's Technical Degree or equivalent experience; Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical focus preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years industrial automation experience.
- 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 multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities to meet business goals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Effective interpersonal skills with comfort in delivering group presentations.
- Minimum 35% travel requirement, including 2-5 overseas trips.
- Must be able to lift 60 pounds.
- Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, up to 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.
- Must comply with company dress code guidelines.
- Must demonstrate punctuality and attendance in accordance with company policies.
- Timely reporting of expenses and regular, on-time attendance.
- Ability to develop an expert understanding of industrial networking and communication technologies, specifically Industrial Ethernet Protocols Profinet, Ethernet IP, and Modbus TCP.
- Ability to develop and maintain an expert working knowledge of all Phoenix Contact industrial products, with emphasis on IEC 61131 programming, industrial Ethernet wired and wireless, and networked I/O.
- Ability to research and understand existing competitive and emerging products and technologies.
- Ability to document and internally communicate data supporting the development of new products to meet customer requirements.
- Ability to support sales efforts of complex technical products at OEM, end-user, and system integrator accounts within primary and supported market segments.
- Ability to develop and conduct control solution presentations and technology seminars to targeted audiences.
- Ability to develop, implement, and support on-site installation start-up activities.
- Ability to provide applied solution design and engineering support to the Control and Industry Solutions team.
- Ability to independently qualify and gather input for designs through functional specification review or direct customer interaction.
- Ability to develop and implement test plans to validate proposed solutions.
- Ability to serve as technical lead on proof of concept or pilot applications.
- Ability to provide project management as required and advise project teams on technical issues throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ability to perform advanced system testing and troubleshooting utilizing spectrum analyzers, storage scopes, power monitors, volt meters, and other test equipment.
- Ability to develop training programs and training materials to support complex control system projects.
- Ability to mentor and advise Associate Solution Engineers, Technical Service, Product Engineering, and Product Management on product performance and suggest design improvements.
- Ability to support Phoenix Contact field personnel and channel partners in technical aspects related to the sale of systems and solutions.
- Ability to research, understand, and stay current on existing and emerging products and technologies relevant to industrial automation.
- Ability to develop a concept framework based on customer requirements and industry standards for pre-sales technical support.
- Ability to develop and serve as technical lead on proof of concept or pilot applications.
- Ability to develop and maintain an expert understanding of industrial networking and communication technologies, specifically Profinet, Ethernet IP, and Modbus TCP.
- Ability to attend and participate in industry trade events and conferences, including presenting Phoenix Contact case studies, to maintain knowledge proficiency.
Benefits & Perks
medical, dental, and vision coverage
401k matching
generous time off package
16 weeks fully paid maternity leave
10 weeks fully paid paternity leave
life insurance
short and long-term disability
assistance programs
Ready to Apply?
Join Phoenix Contact and make an impact in renewable energy
Stay Updated on Sustainability Jobs
Get the latest renewable energy jobs and career tips delivered to your inbox.
Job Alerts
Get notified about new sustainability jobs
More jobs at Phoenix Contact
Sales Enablement Specialist - Channel Operations
Phoenix Contact
Middletown
Full Time
6d
Software Development Engineer II
Phoenix Contact
Ann Arbor
Full Time
6d
Sales Engineer - OEM
Phoenix Contact
Tempe
Full Time
Feb 25
More jobs in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Director - Survey
Atwell
Ann Arbor
Full Time
Dec 21
$130k-180k
Project Manager, Civil Engineering - Land Development
Atwell
Ann Arbor
Full Time
Jan 10
Survey Project Manager
Atwell
Ann Arbor
Full Time
Dec 5