SYNOPSIS: The Senior Design Engineer I serves as a product-focused technical expert and strategic partner to customers, Sales, and
Product Management, driving adoption and revenue growth for Phoenix Contact’s Industrial Ethernet portfolio. Leveraging deep
product and application expertise, this role identifies, develops, and converts sales opportunities into high-value,
product-aligned solutions, influencing specification decisions and delivering measurable business outcomes. The Senior Design
Engineer leads complex customer engagements focused on the application, positioning, and integration of Industrial Ethernet
solutions. This includes network system architecture design, solution development, and advanced troubleshooting. The role is
primarily centered on pre-sales engineering, supporting customer network solutions through technical consultation, delivering
product-focused training on networking technologies and industry applications, and providing Level 3/4 technical support across
the U.S. networking portfolio. In addition, this position plays a key role in advancing Phoenix Contact’s industrial networking
and critical infrastructure strategy by enabling internal and external stakeholders—including sales teams, channel partners, and
customers—while supporting a broader ecosystem of aligned technologies (such as cloud platforms, software solutions, and
integration partners). Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Senior Design Engineer also serves as the voice of the
customer, providing actionable market and application insights to Product Management to inform product roadmap decisions,
portfolio positioning, and go-to-market strategies. COMPETENCY PROFILE: • Global Competencies: Collaborate; Deliver Results;
Develop Yourself; Drive Customer Value; Improve and Innovate; Take Ownership RESPONSIBILITES: • Lead complex, product-centric
technical engagements with customers, including Industrial Ethernet network architecture design, product configuration,
cybersecurity integration, and advanced troubleshooting aligned to portfolio capabilities • Serve as a subject matter expert for
the Industrial Ethernet product portfolio, providing strategic consultation on protocols, industrial networking solutions, and OT
cybersecurity positioning • Partner with Sales to identify, qualify, and advance strategic opportunities, ensuring alignment
between customer requirements and product portfolio value propositions • Influence customer specifications and drive product
adoption by positioning Phoenix Contact solutions as the preferred standard within target applications • Act as the voice of the
customer, translating application needs, market trends, and competitive insights into actionable feedback for Product Management
to shape roadmap and portfolio strategy • Enable internal and external stakeholders through product-focused training, coaching,
and mentorship, strengthening technical capabilities across sales teams, channel partners, and customers • Maintain accurate CRM
reporting and support data-driven business development, providing visibility into opportunity pipelines, product performance, and
market activity • Evaluate and validate product integrations within the Industrial Ethernet ecosystem, including technologies such
as network monitoring, IDS/IPS, next-generation firewalls, log management, and SCADA systems to enhance solution offerings •
Provide Level 3 and Level 4 technical support for Industrial Ethernet products and network-related applications, ensuring timely
resolution of complex issues and high customer satisfaction • Represent the Industrial Ethernet portfolio at industry events,
customer engagements, and global initiatives, supporting market development, product launches, and strategic growth efforts •
Perform other duties as assigned • Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field •
7+ years of experience in application engineering, industrial automation networking, or network engineering • Advanced knowledge
of Industrial Ethernet (and the Electric Power Industry is a bonus) • Expertise in network architecture, network audits, network,
and security design • A working knowledge of IEC/ISA 62443 standard • An understanding of IEC 61850 and the concept of digital
substations is a plus. • Certifications such as CCIE, CCNA, CCNP, GSEC, GICSP, GRID, CISSP, Network+, Security+, or ISA is
desirable • Strong communication and presentation skills • Willingness to travel up to 30% • Proven track record of problem
solving by analyzing situation and providing recommended path forward • Demonstrates a willingness to collaborate with others,
build relationships, and involve others in decision making. • Demonstrates the ability to deliver results by solving or supporting
others in solving problems, prioritizing tasks, and/or resources, and focusing on outcomes. • Demonstrates self-awareness and the
willingness to learn and grow, accept changes, and effectively adapt to changing work demands. • Demonstrates the ability to drive
customer value through knowledge of the business, putting effort into identifying customer needs, and delivering work to maximize
the value for customers. • Demonstrates a willingness to promote the value of improvement and innovation by staying ahead of
trends, creating ideas and opportunities, and generating speed. • Demonstrates a willingness to take ownership by making
decisions, taking responsibility, and driving things forward. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Must be able to travel via airplane. •
Must be able to receive a passport and be able to travel overseas. • 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 up to 30% • Comply with company dress code guidelines. • Regular and on-time attendance • If local to
Harrisburg, PA the hybrid position requires at least three days in the office