Principal Cloud Solutions Engineer

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Senior level
Internet of Things • Energy
The Role
Serves as a principal technical authority for cloud-based SCADA solutions, leading architecture, implementation, optimization, troubleshooting, reliability, security, automation, and operational improvement. Partners with engineering, product, operations, and customer teams; influences technology roadmaps; resolves complex technical issues; develops standards and documentation; and mentors technical professionals. The role supports complex industrial and operational technology environments across sectors including energy, utilities, manufacturing, and automation.
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Job Summary:

If you are a professional looking for an opportunity to work with the global Emerson Systems and Software organization, this is a stimulating opportunity for you! As the Principal Cloud Solutions Engineer, you will serve as a trusted technical expert responsible for shaping the strategy, architecture, reliability, and continuous improvement of cloud-based SCADA solutions and related technologies. You will collaborate with global stakeholders, influence technical decisions, solve complex customer and operational challenges, and drive innovation that enhances the performance, scalability, and adoption of Emerson's cloud solutions.

 

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Serve as a technical authority for cloud administration, cloud-based SCADA solutions, and associated applications.
  • Lead the design, implementation, optimization, and support of complex cloud-based customer environments.
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting expertise for critical customers, system, and platform issues.
  • Develop and recommend technical strategies, standards, and best practices that improve reliability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency.
  • Partner with engineering, product, operations, and customer-facing teams to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional customer experiences.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements that support business objectives and customer needs.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on service delivery, system performance, automation, and operational excellence.
  • Act as a senior escalation point for highly complex technical challenges.
  • Influence product enhancements and technology roadmaps through subject matter expertise and customer insights.
  • Mentor technical team members and promote knowledge sharing across the organization.
  • Contribute to the development of technical documentation, implementation standards, and operational processes.
  • Support strategic customer initiatives by providing technical consultation and guidance.

 

Who You Are:

You gain insight into customer needs. You have  a strong bottom-line orientation. You encourage diverse thinking to promote and nurture innovation. You ask the right questions to accurately analyze situations. You adjust to fit the audience and the message.

 

For This Role, You Will Need:

  • Experience serving as a technical expert in cloud services, industrial automation, operational technology, SCADA systems, or related environments.
  • Demonstrated success delivering and supporting complex technical solutions in customer-facing and operational environments.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, industrial control systems, data acquisition technologies, or enterprise-scale software solutions.
  • Expertise in diagnosing and resolving highly complex technical issues across multiple systems and technologies.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to influence technical direction and drive collaboration across multiple functions and stakeholder groups.
  • Experience identifying opportunities for process improvement, automation, and operational optimization.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft business applications and digital collaboration tools.

 

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

  • BS/MS in Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Instrumentation, or other Engineering and any related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience supporting cloud-based or on-premises SCADA platforms in industrial, energy, utilities, manufacturing, or related environments.
  • Knowledge of industrial communications, telemetry systems, flow computers, RTUs, PLCs, and related technologies.
  • Experience with cloud architecture, system integration, infrastructure modernization, or digital transformation initiatives.
  • Familiarity with operational technology cybersecurity principles and industry best practices.
  • Experience contributing to technology roadmaps, platform standards, or strategic technical initiatives.
  • Knowledge of oil and gas production, industrial operations, or similar process-driven industries.
  • Experience mentoring technical professionals and fostering technical excellence across teams.
  • Exposure to scripting, automation, or software development practices that improve operational efficiency.

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 competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, 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.

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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

  • Experience serving as a technical expert in cloud services, industrial automation, operational technology, SCADA systems, or related environments
  • Demonstrated success delivering and supporting complex technical solutions in customer-facing and operational environments
  • Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, industrial control systems, data acquisition technologies, or enterprise-scale software solutions
  • Expertise diagnosing and resolving highly complex technical issues across multiple systems and technologies
  • Strong communication skills for explaining technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to influence technical direction and drive collaboration across functions and stakeholder groups
  • Experience identifying opportunities for process improvement, automation, and operational optimization
  • Proficiency with Microsoft business applications and digital collaboration tools
  • BS or MS in Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Instrumentation, or another related engineering field
  • At least 5 years of experience supporting cloud-based or on-premises SCADA platforms
  • Knowledge of industrial communications, telemetry systems, flow computers, RTUs, PLCs, and related technologies
  • Experience with cloud architecture, system integration, infrastructure modernization, or digital transformation initiatives
  • Familiarity with operational technology cybersecurity principles and industry best practices
  • Experience contributing to technology roadmaps, platform standards, or strategic technical initiatives
  • Knowledge of oil and gas production, industrial operations, or similar process-driven industries
  • Experience mentoring technical professionals and fostering technical excellence across teams
  • Exposure to scripting, automation, or software development practices that improve operational efficiency

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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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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