Field Application Engineer — Automation Solutions & Growth

Phoenix Contact USA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k matching

Bonus plan

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Auto allowance

Life insurance

Short & long-term disability

Job summary

Phoenix Contact USA is seeking a Field Application Engineer to provide hands-on technical expertise across the automation, control and networking portfolio. You will work with regional sales managers and engineers to expand market penetration and support customer requirements with a consultative approach.

The role emphasizes field presentations, demonstrations, and delivering engineered solutions. Travel is required, and the position offers a competitive base salary and strong benefits.”

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree required; technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of sales or marketing experience with automation and industrial control products.
• Ability to work independently from a home office and communicate effectively with colleagues with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Increase annual sales revenue across Phoenix Contact automation, control, and networking products.
• Collaborate with local Phoenix Contact sales team using joint activities and mutual action plans.
• Serve as the local technical representative for automation products and support power-related technical matters.
• Develop sales tools, collateral, and drive marketing campaigns to expand market penetration.
• Maintain CRM data and provide regular reports to sales leadership.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Four-year college degree

Job description

Phoenix Contact USA is seeking a Field Application Engineer to provide hands-on technical expertise across the automation, control and networking portfolio. You will work with regional sales managers and engineers to expand market penetration and support customer requirements with a consultative approach.

The role emphasizes field presentations, demonstrations, and delivering engineered solutions. Travel is required, and the position offers a competitive base salary and strong benefits.”