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Title:  Internet of Things Engineer I

Requisition ID:  145425
Location: 

Phoenix, AZ, US, 85040

Category:  Information Systems
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Why You Should Apply For This Job: 

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Apply Today!     

 

Where You Will Work   

Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support global operations in finance, human resources, information technology, planning and more from the main office, satellite offices or online. Employees working on a flexible schedule collaborate online and in-person at our Collaboration Hub at the Cotton Center in Phoenix. The Collaboration Hub provides an open, flexible workspace for individuals and teams to come together for various business needs. Amenities at the Hub include a working café, phone booths and meeting rooms with technology tools for virtual and in-person collaboration.  

 

Phoenix is the capital of the Grand Canyon State and enjoys mostly bright skies throughout the year. It is the perfect place if you enjoy the outdoors, love sports, concerts and other big city amenities or technology. There are great neighborhoods around Phoenix, with easy access to a major city, nature, the arts and many more amenities.  

What You Will Do

Under direct supervision, deploy industrial IoT solutions that connect physical assets to enterprise data platforms, enabling operational insight and automation across sites, while focusing on field engineering tasks such as hardware selection, device configuration, and solution handoff to site teams in alignment with enterprise standards.

  • Participates in execution of IoT field engineering engagements by gathering operational requirements, applying approved hardware and design patterns, and working with customers to support standardized design decisions
  •  Configures and programs field devices and ingestion components within vendor-supported platforms, including datalogger scripting, payload codecs, or telemetry rules engines.
  • Supports field devices and IoT infrastructure through root cause analysis of failures, connectivity issues, and data quality problems, while keeping stakeholders informed and contributing to post-incident documentation.
  • Operate within established device standards and approved hardware catalogs, providing implementation feedback to support continuous improvement.
  • Perform other duties as requested.

What You Bring To Freeport

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Electrical or a mining-related Engineering discipline, and one (1) year of experience in industrial IoT or field device engineering/instrumentation implementation projects.

OR

  • High School diploma or GED and five (5) years of experience in IoT-related technologies, including demonstrated hands-on experience with low-voltage field devices including cameras, sensors or data loggers, and associated field wiring and communications infrastructure.
    Must be customer service-oriented and possess good organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written.
  • Foundational industry certifications such as CCNA, Azure IoT Fundamentals (AZ-900/AZ-220 path), or ITIL Foundation are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer You 

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $75,000-$104,000. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.  

  • Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits  
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance  
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match  
  • Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave  
  • Tuition assistance  
  • Employee Assistance Program  
  • Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle  
  • Internal progression opportunities  
  • Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!  

 

What We Require   

  • Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.  
  • Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.  
  • Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.  
  • Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.    

 

 Equal Opportunity Employer  

 

Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com. 


Nearest Major Market: Phoenix
Job Segment: Computer Science, Field Engineer, Information Systems, Instrumentation, Electrical, Technology, Engineering

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