Loren Brown
About Loren Brown
Loren Brown serves as the Engineering Services Associate Manager for Infrastructure at Phoenix Contact, focusing on vertical markets such as Water/Wastewater and Telecommunications. With over 30 years of experience in industrial automation, he possesses strong technical and analytical skills, complemented by a background in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Work at Phoenix Contact
Loren Brown has been serving as the Engineering Services Associate Manager - Infrastructure at Phoenix Contact since 2022. In this role, he focuses on various infrastructure vertical markets, including Water/Wastewater, Transportation, Building Automation, and Telecommunications, particularly in data centers. Prior to this position, he worked as a Lead Solutions Engineer at the same company from 2011 to 2022, accumulating significant experience in engineering services within the organization.
Professional Background
Loren Brown has over 30 years of experience in industrial automation, having worked across multiple vertical markets such as Automotive, Transportation, Water/Wastewater, Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical, and General Manufacturing. His career includes positions at Rexel as a Senior Systems Consultant, Consolidated Electrical Distributors as a Software Product Manager, and Real Time Integration as a Senior Controls Engineer. He also held the role of Controls Engineer at FKI Logistex.
Education and Expertise
Loren Brown studied Computer Engineering at Michigan State University from 1989 to 1991 and later earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from the University of Kentucky, where he studied from 1992 to 1995. His educational background supports his extensive technical knowledge and expertise in engineering and automation.
Skills and Attributes
Loren Brown possesses exceptional people, technical, and analytical skills that have significantly contributed to his career success. He is characterized as soft-spoken and even-keel, yet he effectively manages teams when necessary. Known for his problem-solving abilities, he utilizes creativity to address complex issues with appropriate technologies and resources. He stays updated on new technology to develop more efficient solutions.