If you are an operations professional looking for continuous growth, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you as a Manufacturing Technician! Based in our Reno, NV location, you will provide support and development of solutions for our manufacturing production operations to drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost position. This individual will work closely with other functional groups to deploy solutions to better serve our internal and external customers.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Determining the most efficient way to manufacture valves, valve parts and components based on the manufacturing capabilities of the plant.
- Conduct analysis and drive continous improvement project based work in a manufacturing environment
- Creating the system routings for parts and work instructions for manufacturing operators to follow.
- Creating CNC programs for the different manufacturing machines in the plant to process raw materials or semi-finished goods into valve parts and components.
- Determining through computer modeling or time studies the system rates for parts and components.
- Setting up new parts in the ERP system.
- Aiding in new product development through design for manufacturability.
- Supporting product assembly, including root cause analysis for fixing processes of component assembly and testing.
- Sourcing capital equipment for replacement and new projects.
- Supporting/leading cost reduction projects.
Who You Are:
You look for obstacles and develop excellent contingency plans. You find and champion the best creative ideas and actively move them into implementation. You experiment with a range of existing technologies while applying new and emerging options that can enhance organizational outcomes. You orchestrate multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish a goal. You seek ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineering.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing environment with machine shop and assembly operations experience OR a eqivalent combination of education and experience
- Proficiency in one or more types of 3D CAD software (AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, ect)
- Understanding of Operations planning systems (MRP, ERP), tools, and applications
- Knowledge of 5S+1, lean manufacturing practices, and continuous improvement
- Ability to read prints, work with CAD systems and understand engineering requirements
- Well versed knowledge in material grades
- Proficiency in metal manufacturing processes including cutting, plasma cutting, surface grinding, welding and painting
- Understanding of part costing
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 2+ years of experience with any ERP system (Oracle/SAP)
- Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt
Physical Role Requirements:
- While performing duties, may be required to stand, walk, stoop, bend, twist, and/or lift up to 40 pounds
- Exposure to manufacturing plant conditions and elements, including but not limited to noise, dust, dirt, oil, and grease
- Will perform all duties using required safety guidelines including wearing appropriate, personal protective equipment i.e., safety glasses with side shields, safety shoes and hearing protection while in production facility as required
- May be required to work at different workstations as per business needs
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 phenomenal 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 teams with varied strengths, 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.
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
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with machine shop and assembly operations experience or equivalent education/experience
- Proficiency in one or more 3D CAD software (AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, etc.)
- Understanding of operations planning systems (MRP, ERP), tools, and applications
- Knowledge of 5S+1, lean manufacturing practices, and continuous improvement
- Ability to read prints, work with CAD systems and understand engineering requirements
- Well-versed knowledge in material grades
- Proficiency in metal manufacturing processes including cutting, plasma cutting, surface grinding, welding and painting
- Understanding of part costing
- Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 2+ years of experience with any ERP system (Oracle/SAP)
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
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.
Emerson Insights
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.








