Operations Engineer

Emerson Japan, Ltd.; Cumbernauld; Vor Ort; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Emerson in Cumbernauld is seeking an Operations Engineer to help configure, test, validate, and deliver gas analysis systems. You will work with engineering, operations, quality, sales, and service teams to apply technical know-how and drive continuous improvement.

This hands-on role focuses on safe, efficient, and sustainable customer solutions. The role emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and applying emerging technologies to improve product performance and deliver meaningful results

Qualifikationen

• Practical knowledge of measurement instrumentation, analytical systems, or similar technical equipment.
• Experience with gas analysis technologies or comparable technical environments.
• Hands-on configuring, testing, troubleshooting, maintaining, or validating analytical instruments.

Aufgaben

• Provide technical support for production builds, FAT, and system configuration.
• Configure gas analyzers and systems to meet customer requirements.
• Conduct laboratory testing and validation to support delivery and issue resolution.
• Tackle complex technical challenges in system integration, hardware, and software.
• Collaborate across electrical, mechanical, systems and analytical disciplines to find practical solutions.
• Coordinate with Technical Sales, Operations, Quality, Service for project execution.
• Support diverse applications including hazardous gas environments.
• Investigate escalated issues, perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions.

Kenntnisse

Gas analysis knowledge

Analytical instrumentation

English communication

Ausbildung

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Gas analyzers

Data logging tools

Jobbeschreibung

If you are an Operations Engineer professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you in Cumbernauld. As an Operations Engineer within our Gas Analysis business, you will play a key role in supporting the configuration, testing, validation, and delivery of gas analysis systems that help customers operate safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Working collaboratively with colleagues across engineering, operations, quality, sales, and service functions, you will apply your technical expertise to solve complex challenges, enhance product performance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, values collaboration, and is motivated to make a meaningful impact through innovation and problem-solving.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Provide technical support for production builds, system configuration, testing activities, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Configure gas analyzers and associated systems to meet customer requirements and performance expectations.
• Conduct laboratory testing and validation activities to support product delivery, issue resolution, and continuous product improvement.
• Take ownership of complex technical challenges related to system integration, configuration, hardware, software, and measurement performance.
• Collaborate across electrical, mechanical, systems, and analytical disciplines to identify practical, effective, and customer-focused solutions.
• Partner with Technical Sales, Sales Order Engineering, Operations, Quality, Service, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Support a broad range of applications, including specialized measurement technologies and hazardous gas environments.
• Investigate escalated technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and recommend sustainable corrective actions.
• Provide post-sales technical support to customers and field service teams.
• Support both standard and engineered-to-order solutions throughout project execution and delivery.
• Identify trends and recurring issues from production, testing, and customer feedback to drive product, process, and operational improvements.
• Share technical expertise and contribute to team learning, knowledge transfer, and capability development initiatives.
• Follow applicable compliance requirements, quality standards, work procedures, and escalation processes.
• Undertake additional responsibilities aligned with business needs and individual capabilities.

Who You Are:

You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks and maintain effectiveness when facing difficult or changing situations. You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives while placing customer needs at the center of decisions and actions. You analyze complex and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems and make sound decisions. You readily learn and apply new technologies, using technical expertise and emerging solutions to improve performance, drive innovation, and deliver meaningful results.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Practical knowledge of measurement instrumentation, analytical systems, process measurement technologies, or similar technical equipment.
• Experience working with gas analysis technologies, process industries, scientific instrumentation, or comparable technical environments.
• Hands-on experience configuring, testing, troubleshooting, maintaining, or validating analytical instruments and integrated systems.
• Understanding of the interaction between electrical, mechanical, controls, systems, and measurement-performance considerations.
• Ability to investigate technical issues systematically, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to adapt technical information for different audiences.
• Proficiency with common digital workplace tools, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and service partners.
• Commitment to safety, quality, integrity, compliance, and ethical business practices.
• An engineering or science qualification, apprenticeship, vocational credential, or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience supporting production, Factory Acceptance Testing, service operations, technical project execution, or customer delivery activities.
• Familiarity with gas chromatographs, gas analyzers, laser analyzers, or related process measurement technologies.
• Experience configuring complex or engineered-to-order systems based on customer specifications.
• Knowledge of applications within industries such as natural gas, chemicals, refining, power generation, food and beverage, aerosols, life sciences, or related markets.
• Experience supporting hazardous gas applications, specialist measurements, or advanced analyzer troubleshooting activities.
• Demonstrated involvement in root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, technical training, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience collaborating across engineering, operations, quality, sales, and service teams within a multidisciplinary environment.

Our Culture and 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.