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Industrial Engineer I

Phoenix Contact USA
Harrisburg, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026

Job Summary

This entry level professional will contribute to analyzing production processes and determining rates and efficiency improvements. In addition, this individual will support the creation and maintenance of master data, standard costs, routers, and other manufacturing data. Further, the Industrial Engineer I will support manufacturing improvements. The Industrial Engineer I is the first level within the Industrial Engineer career path.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to strategic improvement projects, in a multi-disciplinary organization, to obtain cost reductions and improved efficiencies, to achieve profitability targets
  • Identify process gaps through direction from Manufacturing Operations Manager
  • Estimate production costs for new products, product changes, and development projects
  • Perform time studies and efficiency analyses on machines and processes
  • Maintain Baan router and work center product master data and standard cost data
  • Maintain processes for life-cycle cost management of projects/programs from inception to completion with periodic review to identify causes for variance
  • Identify products and/or processes where cost reductions might be realized
  • Participate in the monthly Manufacturing and Development Engineering meetings as required
  • Follow necessary PPE requirements, appropriate ISO specifications and company procedures
  • Maintain project schedule using project management tools and methodology
  • Work with Engineering and Production to manage changes to RBU produced products
  • Analyze production equipment and type in support of meeting product demand, cost, and quality goals
  • Other duties as assigned by one’s Manager

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related subject
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Demonstrates problem solving skills
  • General computer knowledge, and efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
  • Ability to communicate and work effectively with others
  • Knowledge of Project Management tools and techniques
  • Knowledge of SAP or other enterprise-wide management software is desirable
  • Knowledge of corporate and industry standards

Essential Job Functions

  • Must be able to travel by air
  • Occasional overseas travel for extended periods as required
  • Occasional Domestic Travel as required
  • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in English
  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
  • Regular and on-time attendance.

Perks & Benefits

Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, on-site gym access, health & wellbeing center, on-site café, walking trails, tuition assistance, and more!

Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

If you need special accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job, please call 717-944-1300 between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday or email HR@phoenixcontact.com.

 

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters:

Phoenix Contact has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Phoenix Contact employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Phoenix Contact will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Phoenix Contact, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Phoenix Contact mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Phoenix Contact employees, or to Phoenix Contact’s resume database will be considered Phoenix Contact property. Phoenix Contact will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Phoenix Contact will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees. Phoenix Contact will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Phoenix Contact contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted. Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Phoenix Contact's Head of People & Organization or his or her designee. No other Phoenix Contact employee is authorized to bind Phoenix Contact to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. By submitting a candidate to Phoenix Contact, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy.

 

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