As an NI Test Engineer, you will enjoy the unique opportunity to take ownership and be involved in all aspects of product testing. Engineers find that NI’s relaxed and stimulating working environment, which includes working in small teams, fosters the type of engineering innovation that leads to our many award-winning products.
Test Engineers have the opportunity to develop and implement Automated Test Platforms, integrating both Hardware and Software, which are consistent with a high mix, low volume, high tech and high quality operation.
Core Job Responsibilities:
- Work and interact with a wide variety of NI staff in R&D software and hardware organizations, as well as employees from other business groups, both in Austin, Texas and in Debrecen, Hungary
- Perform research as required to develop or enhance your test solutions.
- Specify, design, test, and deploy automated test solutions for the manufacture of computer-based instruments
- Define and implement project plans, manage milestones and hold required reviews to assure test system readiness for product release.
- Integrate hardware and software to fully support manufacturing test for existing and new products using both traditional and computer-based instruments.
- Utilize programming skills to develop test applications running on desktop and industrial PC’s
- Review and approve product specifications and customer user documentation for the product.
- Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge within the company.
Position Requirements:
- B.S. in electrical engineering or electronics engineering, mechatronics engineering
- Strong understanding of computers and high-level programming languages (LabVIEW, TestStand are an advantage)
- Thorough understanding of the following concepts and principles:
- Sources of measurement error
- Appropriate selection of instrumentation
- Statistical analysis of data
- Software design and architecture
- Integration of hardware and software
- Passion for learning about and working with test industry technologies.
- Strong work ethic and drive to succeed.
- Demonstrated ability to:
- Work effectively in a group development environment.
- Problem-solve effectively – diagnose technical issues and propose reasonable solutions; enjoy problem-solving.
- Take initiative, be a self-starter, and work independently.
- Persistently drive tasks and projects to successful completion
- Take ownership of goals, project schedules
- Listen attentively and grasp fast-paced technical conversations.
- Quickly learn applicable technology, systems, and products
- English Language Competency/effective communication skills
- Can clearly and concisely communicate in English so that persons you work with can understand you clearly, particularly in technical conversations.
Skills Required
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering
- Strong understanding of computers and high-level programming languages
- Experience with LabVIEW or TestStand
- Thorough understanding of sources of measurement error
- Appropriate selection of instrumentation
- Statistical analysis of data
- Software design and architecture
- Integration of hardware and software
- Passion for learning about and working with test industry technologies
- Strong work ethic and drive to succeed
- Ability to work effectively in a group development environment
- Problem-solving skills; diagnose technical issues and propose solutions
- Self-starter; take initiative and work independently
- Take ownership of goals and project schedules; drive tasks to completion
- English language competency and effective communication skills for technical conversations
- Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge
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.
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