Bastian Engel
About Bastian Engel
Bastian Engel serves as the Director of Oil & Gas / Marine & Offshore at Phoenix Contact, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in technology marketing and market intelligence, primarily from his time at Endress+Hauser Group.
Work at Phoenix
Bastian Engel has been serving as the Director of Oil & Gas / Marine & Offshore at Phoenix Contact since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operations and strategies within the oil and gas sector as well as marine and offshore industries. Engel's position is based in Bad Pyrmont, Niedersachsen, Deutschland, where he has been contributing to the company's initiatives for 11 months.
Previous Experience at Endress+Hauser Group
Before joining Phoenix Contact, Bastian Engel held multiple positions at Endress+Hauser Group. He served as Head of Technology Marketing from 2014 to 2018 and later transitioned to Head of Market Intelligence from 2018 to 2019. Engel was also the Marketing Manager for Oil and Gas and Product Owner for Integration Components from 2019 to 2023. His tenure at Endress+Hauser Group spanned nearly a decade, during which he developed significant expertise in the oil and gas sector.
Leadership Role at FDT Group
Bastian Engel was an Executive Committee Member at FDT Group from 2014 to 2023. In this capacity, he contributed to the strategic direction and governance of the organization. His involvement with FDT Group complemented his extensive experience in the industrial communication sector, particularly in relation to standardized communication protocols.
Education and Expertise
Bastian Engel studied at the University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt, where he graduated in Computer Science, specializing in Information and Communication Management from 2003 to 2007. He also completed a program at Roche Pharmaceuticals, achieving certification as a Process Control Electrician from 1994 to 1997. Engel has a strong background in both technical training and advanced technical training for engineers, focusing on industrial communication solutions, including IoT and cloud offerings.
Career in Technical Training
Engel's career includes significant experience in technical training. He worked as a Technical Trainer for Apprentices and Advanced Technical Trainer for Engineers at Endress+Hauser Group from 2001 to 2007. This role involved developing training programs and educating engineers in digital communication and related technologies, contributing to the skill development within the industry.