If you are a recent graduate or entry-level engineer looking for an opportunity to begin or grow your career, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Based in Cranberry Township, PA, you will play a key role in the design, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of networking solutions that support Ovation control systems. You will collaborate with global teams, project partners, and customers to reliable, high-quality solutions that enable safe, efficient, and innovation operations across North America and beyond.
- Provide high-level support and technical expertise in networking technology, including LAN/WAN hardware, switches, firewalls, routers and media converters.
- Design and implement network systems including both wired and wireless infrastructure, and multi-network systems.
- Provide support for network connectivity or related network issues.
- Analyze network activity and network problems to discover and prevent systematic errors.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve network issues, researching and recommending software or hardware enhancements when needed.
- Maintain proficiency with current and future networking technologies.
- Provide proposal support, project team support, iCenter support, and field service support related to networking.
- When required, travel to customer sites to commission or troubleshoot network related equipment (up to 20% of the time).
- Gather technical equipment specifications from customer specification understanding of how best to implement a network configuration based on these inputs and Ovation standards.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science, or an equivalent combination of experience and education
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%
- Knowledge of engineering fundamentals, design principles, and problem-solving methods
- A problem-solver’s mindset, with the ability to analyze information and think creatively to find solutions
- Excitement to contribute, grow, and make an impact early in your career
- A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
- CCNP or CCNA certification
- Knowledge of Ovation networks and architecture
- Familiarity with other DCS or PLC manufacturers
- Experience working with Cisco devices.
Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process.
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.
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About UsWHY 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.
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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!
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science, or equivalent combination of experience and education
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%
- Knowledge of engineering fundamentals, design principles, and problem-solving methods
- Ability to analyze information and solve problems creatively
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- CCNP or CCNA certification
- Knowledge of Ovation networks and architecture
- Familiarity with DCS or PLC manufacturers
- Experience working with Cisco devices
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
