If you are an Applications Engineer professional Iooking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers the chance to contribute to Appleton, an Emerson brand known for delivering trusted electrical and thermal solutions for industrial and hazardous environments. In this role, you will apply your engineering expertise to design innovative thermal maintenance systems that support industrial customers across domestic and global markets. As an Application Design Engineer, you will use your knowledge of heat trace engineering fundamentals to design effective solutions for today’s industrial needs using Emerson heat trace products.
Come join the team and help make a difference! This opportunity is based at Appleton Group’s Global HQ in Rosemont, IL or Houston, TX with the flexibility to work remotely one day per week.
- Work with other applications engineers, internal sales and/or customers to formulate project material and engineering estimates and final designs for customer applications
- Perform piping, equipment, and other take-offs from mechanical piping isometric, plan, elevation, and general arrangement drawings
- Work in Nelson Design Suites software to evaluate application requirements and create optimized designs and circuit layouts
- Work with project Leaders and other designers to produce technical drawings required for proper installation and documentation of the heating system
- Ensure all application designs meet applicable electrical standards and codes
- Understand Ohm’s Law, basic electrical engineering fundamentals, and perform simple low voltage electrical calculations
- Follow all Emerson safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
- B.S. degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or other applicable industrial technology experience
- Minimum 1-3 years of electrical or piping work experience
- Must successfully plan and complete assigned projects independently and/or in a team environment within agreed timelines
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documentation
- Must have computer competency and software experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint), and PDF editing software
- Heat trace application / design engineering experience (1-3 years)
- AutoCAD or similar drafting experience (1-3 years)
- Software experience with Bluebeam Revu
- Knowledge and understanding of hazardous location standards NEC/CEC/IEC/ATEX/IEEE
- Industrial piping / plant experience
- Industrial electronic controls / PLC experience
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. The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.
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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Skills Required
- B.S. degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or applicable industrial technology experience
- Minimum 1-3 years of electrical or piping work experience
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings
- Computer competency and software experience in Microsoft Office and PDF editing software
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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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