- Serve as the product engineering owner for assigned test-system platforms from new product introduction through sustaining production.
- Provide hands-on technical support during system assembly, integration, software and firmware configuration, calibration, test, verification, and production release.
- Partner with design teams to define requirements, develop validation plans, and improve manufacturability, testability, quality, reliability, and serviceability.
- Assess manufacturing readiness by reviewing drawings, bills of material, work instructions, software configurations, test procedures, tooling, material availability, and configuration-control requirements.
- Lead the resolution of production constraints involving design ambiguities, component shortages, substitutions, test failures, workmanship issues, and hardware, software, firmware, mechanical, or system-level interfaces.
- Own technical issues from initial identification through containment, structured root-cause analysis, corrective action, recurrence prevention, and effectiveness verification.
- Balance planned engineering work with urgent manufacturing escalations, reprioritizing based on production schedules, material constraints, technical risk, and customer commitments.
- Support prototype and pilot builds, design-for-manufacturability and design-for-test reviews, process validation, production documentation, training, release readiness, and transition to sustaining production.
- Use production data to identify and lead improvements in first-pass yield, system test success, build cycle time, defects, rework, schedule attainment, material readiness, cost, and productivity.
- Drive continuous improvement through Lean methods, mistake-proofing, workflow automation, analytics, and engineering productivity tools.
- Communicate technical risks, tradeoffs, ownership, status, and recovery plans clearly to manufacturing personnel, global engineering teams, cross-functional partners, and leadership.
- Maintain clear technical documentation, product knowledge, configuration rules, known failure modes, lessons learned, and standard work.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, computer, systems, manufacturing engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States, Sponsorship will not be provided now and in the future.
- Five or more years of relevant experience in product, systems, manufacturing, test, or new product introduction engineering.
- Experience troubleshooting multidisciplinary electromechanical systems that may include electronic instrumentation, industrial computers, embedded controllers, software, firmware, cable assemblies, custom interfaces, mechanical enclosures, racks, fixtures, and thermal components.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, bills of material, technical specifications, test requirements, and manufacturing documentation.
- Demonstrated experience leading structured root-cause analysis, corrective action, and recurrence-prevention activities.
- Strong project coordination, analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, make sound technical decisions with incomplete information, and work independently in a fast-changing production environment.
- Fluent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to work on-site five days per week in manufacturing and office environments.
- Experience with automated test and measurement systems and configurable, low-volume/high-mix manufacturing.
- Familiarity with NI or Emerson hardware and software platforms.
- Knowledge of design validation, quality and reliability engineering, configuration control, and engineering change processes.
- Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality-management systems.
- Experience applying Lean, Kaizen, mistake-proofing, or Design for Manufacturability principles.
- Experience using Power BI, Power Automate, LabVIEW, Python, SQL, or similar analytics and automation tools to improve manufacturing performance.
- Experience supporting global manufacturing and engineering teams.
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.
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.
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!
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, computer, systems, manufacturing engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Five or more years of relevant experience in product, systems, manufacturing, test, or new product introduction engineering
- Experience troubleshooting multidisciplinary electromechanical systems, including instrumentation, industrial computers, embedded controllers, software, firmware, cabling, interfaces, mechanical enclosures, racks, fixtures, and thermal components
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, bills of material, technical specifications, test requirements, and manufacturing documentation
- Experience leading structured root-cause analysis, corrective action, and recurrence-prevention activities
- Strong project coordination, analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, make technical decisions with incomplete information, and work independently in a fast-changing production environment
- Fluent written and verbal English communication skills
- Ability to work on-site five days per week in manufacturing and office environments
- Experience with automated test and measurement systems and configurable, low-volume/high-mix manufacturing
- Familiarity with NI or Emerson hardware and software platforms
- Knowledge of design validation, quality and reliability engineering, configuration control, and engineering change processes
- Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality-management systems
- Experience applying Lean, Kaizen, mistake-proofing, or Design for Manufacturability principles
- Experience using Power BI, Power Automate, LabVIEW, Python, SQL, or similar analytics and automation tools
- Experience supporting global manufacturing and engineering teams
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.
