Solutions Engineer
Phoenix ContactMiddletown, Pennsylvania
Full Time
Posted January 6, 2026
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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 technology areas 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.
- Develop and validate test plans, troubleshoot systems, and perform advanced system testing and commissioning.
- Lead proof of concept or pilot applications and provide on-site installation start-up support.
- Conduct technical presentations, demonstrations, and industry seminars to promote solutions and position the company as a technology leader.
- Research and stay current on emerging products, technologies, and industry standards relevant to automation and control systems.
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 expertise in Industrial Ethernet Protocols Profinet, Ethernet IP, and Modbus TCP.
- 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 interpret and translate customer specifications into functional concepts and deliver tailored application solutions.
- Ability to develop advanced system testing and troubleshooting processes utilizing spectrum analyzers, storage scopes, power monitors, volt meters, and other required test equipment.
- Ability to independently qualify and gather input for designs through functional specification review or direct customer interaction.
- Ability to provide pre-sales technical support and develop concept frameworks based on customer requirements and industry standards.
- 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 develop, implement, and provide on-site installation start-up support.
- Ability to perform application demonstrations with sales engineers or PSE at customer sites.
- Ability to document and communicate data supporting new product development 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 support Phoenix Contact field personnel and channel partners in technical aspects related to system and solution sales.
- Ability to develop and conduct control solution presentations and technology seminars to targeted audiences.
- Ability to develop an expert understanding of industrial networking and communication technologies, specifically expertise in Industrial Ethernet Protocols Profinet, Ethernet IP, and Modbus TCP.
- Must be able to work in a hybrid position with at least three days in the office.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
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
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