Lead Regional Systems Engineer

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San Diego, CA, USA
Hybrid
105K-165K Annually
Expert/Leader
Internet of Things • Energy
The Role
Lead a regional field engineering team providing installation, start-up, and technical support for distributed control systems. Manage regional projects and Ovation upgrades, coordinate field engineer activities, support sales proposals, maintain customer relationships, and mentor engineers to grow regional service capability.
Summary Generated by Built In

If you are an experienced Field Engineer looking for an opportunity to grow and develop professionally, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you!  

Based in San Diego, CA, you will be part of a team of customer support engineers who can analyze and solve problems associated with the installation, start-up, and operation of relatively complex distributed control systems, sub-systems, and/or specific control equipment at customer locations.  You will assist the regional leader in maintaining and building key business relationships with customers in service, upgrades, and regional project implementation, and by supporting the growth and development of the field engineering team! 

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
  • Assist with regional operations activities, including the management of regional projects, major Ovation upgrades, regional service support, and technical training and development of field engineers
  • Organize and coordinate field engineer activities, including scheduling of customer site visits for service support, upgrades, maintenance contracts, emergency technical responses
  • Work closely with the sales team for business development, and assist with developing accurate and creative solutions for proposals 
  • Maintain strong relationships with customers and provide technical support for emergency customer requests
  • Demonstrate a strong technical background, including in-depth product hardware / software knowledge, process control experience, project management, and control applications design and control system installation start-up
     
Who You Are:
 
You understand the importance and interdependence of internal customer relationships.  You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities and you acquire data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems.

 
For This Role, You Will Need:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 10+ years' experience in a customer facing field service role or related experience.
  • Be able to travel up to 50%-70%.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
     
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
  • PE or PMP
     
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 $105,000-$165,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.
 
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.

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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, computer science, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years experience in a customer-facing field service role or related experience
  • Ability to travel up to 50%-70%
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
  • In-depth product hardware and software knowledge and process control experience
  • Experience with control applications design and control system installation and start-up
  • Project management experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

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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