Phoenix Contact USA · 2 months ago
Field Application Engineer – Control Systems, IIoT & Engineering
Colorado
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$98K/yr - $156K/yr
5+ years expPhoenix Contact is a leading provider of electronic and automation products, seeking a Field Application Engineer to serve as a technical liaison with customers. The role involves providing expert support, developing tailored solutions, and collaborating with sales teams to drive business growth while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Industrial Automation
Responsibilities
Collaborate with sales teams to identify and qualify new business opportunities through technical consultation and solution development
Provide on-site and remote technical support to customers, including product demonstrations, application guidance, and troubleshooting
Develop and deliver technical training to internal teams, channel partners, and customers
Serve as a subject matter expert on the company’s product offerings, staying current on industry trends and emerging technologies
Support the integration of company products into customer applications, including system design, configuration, and validation
Assist in the development of technical documentation, application notes, and white papers
Participate in trade shows, webinars, and customer events to promote solutions and build brand awareness
Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to provide market feedback and influence product development
Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, project status, and technical issues using CRM and support tools
Meet/exceed sales growth objectives as established by manager
Take directions to actively develop new partners
Act as ambassador in your specified territory
Take lead in training PxC Sales and channel partners in PxC value proposition and offering
Be proficient in R3/BASE selling skills and implementing strong customer relationships
Utilize Pivotal CRM as the primary customer planning, reporting, measurement, and opportunity tracking tool
Be proficient in and drive the use of all sales tools provided to support local markets
Active involvement in industry-related associations, as well as distributors, and customer events
Demonstrate technical competence on all products/solutions within area of focus
Maintain all corporate policies, procedures, and programs including quotations, lead follow-up, and timely reporting
Work independently to manage and develop channel partners through utilization of joint sales activities, trainings, and mutual action plans
Where applicable, work with Key Account Management and Marketing to implement global/national account strategies in-order to achieve program objectives
Qualification
Required
Four-year degree Engineering degree or related technical field preferred
5-7 years of experience in a technical support, application engineering, or field engineering role
Strong knowledge of industrial automation, control systems, or electronic components
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools
Willingness to travel up to 50% to support customer engagements and field activities
Demonstrated knowledge of Phoenix Contact's business solutions
Superior computer skills and Windows based applications (Word, Excel, PP)
Self-motivated with the ability to learn and adapt quickly
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Polished presentation skills
Has a record of accomplishment 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
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 (sample, demos, literature)
Must be able to travel overnight 35% + or as dictated by assigned territory
Comply with company dress code guidelines
Regular and on-time attendance
Preferred
Experience in working with distributors preferred
Benefits
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 & long-term disability
Assistance
Company
Phoenix Contact USA
About Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact is a global market leader based in Germany.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
David Russo
CFO/Vice President of Finance
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