Andrew Ellis
About Andrew Ellis
Andrew Ellis is a Field Application Engineer specializing in Automation and Renewables at Phoenix Contact in the United Kingdom, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in industrial automation, having previously held positions at Saftronics Limited, Facultatieve Technologies, and ABB.
Work at Phoenix
Andrew Ellis has been employed at Phoenix Contact as a Field Application Engineer in the Automation & Renewables sector since 2021. In this role, he specializes in industrial and process automation products, as well as renewable energy solutions and Power to X technologies. He is responsible for technical sales of Phoenix Contact's automation products and acts as the UK Automation Technical Liaison. Additionally, he provides training and support for products such as PLC Next, ProfiCloud, and IO & Networks.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Ellis studied at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), where he earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Mechanical Engineering from 1998 to 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in automation and renewable technologies, which he applies in his current role at Phoenix Contact.
Background
Prior to joining Phoenix Contact, Andrew Ellis accumulated extensive experience in the engineering field. He worked as an ICA Assistant at Facultatieve Technologies from 2004 to 2007 and later served as an ICA Engineer at Saftronics Limited from 2008 to 2011. His career began at ABB, where he worked as a Graduate Engineer from 2002 to 2003. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of automation and control systems.
Achievements
At Phoenix Contact, Andrew Ellis has been involved in the development of programmable safety solutions, contributing to the advancement of automation technologies. His role requires a blend of technical knowledge and customer support, which he provides through training and product assistance. His efforts in technical sales and liaison work have helped strengthen Phoenix Contact's presence in the UK automation market.