Application Engineer

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Farmington Hills, MI, USA
Hybrid
Junior
Internet of Things • Energy
The Role
As an Application Engineer, you will analyze customer applications, perform material weldability evaluations, provide troubleshooting support, and deliver technical communications and training.
Summary Generated by Built In

If you are an Engineer looking to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in Farmington Hills, MI, you will be responsible for providing feasibility evaluations and material weldability tests, as well as lab reports – initially for ultrasonic welding (plastic and metal) - to support the development and implementation of customer applications. Also provide technical support to Sales teams in participating in seminars, trade shows, etc.

 

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Analyze and evaluate customer applications for assembly

  • Lead recommending equipment, tooling, and part design modifications.

  • Perform material weldability evaluations.

  • Provide application troubleshooting support both in-house and in the field. 

  • Conduct customer visits independently to provide technical information or solve customer problems.

  • Provide written technical communications (i.e. application feasibility evaluation, application briefs, technical bulletins) for customers, industry groups and suppliers.

  • Provide training for customer and new employees through in-house seminars, field seminars, and lab training programs.

  • Provide Technical Support to Market Segment Managers (seminars, trade shows, etc.)

  • Additional projects as assigned by manager.

 

Who You Are:

You align words and actions to model reliability. You focus and monitor both formal and informal progress regularly. You build customer relationships.

 

For This Role, You Will Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)

  • 1+ years relevant “hands-on” experience in an application-driven team

  • Experience with 3D CAD

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to travel up to 25% occasionally to customer sites (Within the US)

  • Physically capable of transporting materials and tools weighing up to 25 pounds.
     

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

  • Experience using SolidWorks
     

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 


We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
 
 

About Us

WHY EMERSON 

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON 

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

No calls or agencies please. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)
  • 1+ years relevant 'hands-on' experience in an application-driven team
  • Experience with 3D CAD
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to travel up to 25% occasionally to customer sites (Within the US)
  • Physically capable of transporting materials and tools weighing up to 25 pounds
  • Experience using SolidWorks

Emerson Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Emerson and has not been reviewed or approved by Emerson.

  • Retirement Support Retirement programs have been strengthened with a 401(k) plus company-supported contributions such as profit sharing and a recent cash-balance transition for certain participants. These features are positioned as differentiators among large industrial peers.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An employee stock purchase plan introduced in 2026 enables discounted share purchases via payroll deductions. This adds an accessible ownership element to the total rewards mix.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth The package includes PTO, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave within a broad benefits suite. Coverage breadth aligns with large-employer norms across locations, though specifics vary.

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The Company
Edinburgh
50,857 Employees
Year Founded: 1890

What We Do

At Emerson, we’re passionate about what we do. By fusing decades of technology and engineering expertise, Emerson continues to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges with innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. We recruit the greatest talent and apply the best technologies to benefit our customers worldwide. Automation Solutions is a leader in helping process and discrete manufacturers automate and optimize production processes through our best-in-class technologies and industry expertise. Commercial & Residential Solutions develops technologies and services that improve human comfort, safeguard food, protect the environment, enable sustainable food waste disposal, and support efficient construction and maintenance of buildings and municipal infrastructure. Emerson has a wide range of industry knowledge, manufacturing expertise, and technological innovation around the world. Join our next generation of leaders today.

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