Engineer / Senior Engineer - Product Customisation

Emerson Electric Co; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co in Chennai, India, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to handle design modifications, calculations, and CAD deliverables for valve-related projects. You will partner with sales engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure orders are executed with quality and efficiency.

You should bring a solid foundation in engineering principles, GD&T, and materials knowledge, plus experience with SolidWorks/PDM and BOM workflows to drive design fabrication and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Materials/Industrial/Design or Aerospace engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience with Flow Controls or valve industry.
• Understanding of engineering principles.
• Basic GD&T knowledge (Symbology).
• Metals materials properties understanding.
• Knowledge of castings, forgings, machining, welding, stampings.
• Familiarity with ASME/ANSI and other codes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily order activities for design modifications and customer interactions across units.
• Support quotation process and product modifications to meet customer requirements.
• Perform design calculations and engineering analyses for accuracy and compliance.
• Create/modify 3D CAD models, assemblies, and drawings in SolidWorks/PDM.
• Create and release updated BOM in the system.
• Review relevant industry codes and standards (ASME, ANSI, API, ISA).
• Apply GD&T to improve design clarity and manufacturability.
• Review/approve production drawings to optimize design and reduce costs.
• Identify and implement process enhancements for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Sales Engineers to select suitable products for needs.

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T knowledge

ASME/ANSI codes

Materials properties

Engineering principles

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor or Master of Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

BOM system

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Handling daily order activities related to product design modifications, application reviews, and customer interactions across all business units in accordance with established engineering standards and guidelines.
• Supporting the quotation process and product modifications to meet specific customer requirements.
• Performing and documenting detailed design calculations and engineering analyses to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Creating and modifying detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and technical drawings in SolidWorks/PDM.
• Creating and releasing updated Bill of Material (BOM) in the system.
• Reviewing and interpreting relevant industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME, ASTM, NACE, API, ISA, ANSI, AWS).
• Applying knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) where applicable to improve design clarity and manufacturability.
• Reviewing and approving production drawings, providing input to optimize design, reduce costs and improve manufacturing efficiency
• Identifying and implementing process enhancements to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborating with Sales Engineers to select suitable products for various application needs.
• Engaging with cross-functional teams such as sales, order engineering, and drafting to ensure smooth project execution.
• Coordinating with global engineering teams for smooth execution of orders.
• Support factory manufacturing issue and complete the design modification according to BOM/drawings
• Support business unit initiatives and contribute to project execution aligned with organizational objectives.

Who You Are:

• You identify and seize new opportunities! You are innovative and have outstanding attention to detail. You excel in both small and large team project settings while openly asking questions to ensure successful completion of complicated or unfamiliar tasks

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering (specifically one of the following disciplines: Mechanical, Materials, Industrial, Chemical, Design or Aerospace)
• Minimum 3-5 years experience with Flow Controls in engineering related roles or similar experience in the valve industry.
• Understanding of engineering principles
• Basic knowledge of GD&T (Symbology)
• Solid understanding of materials properties (primarily metals)
• Solid understanding of castings, forgings, machining, welding and stampings
• Solid understanding of ASME, ANSI, and other industry codes and standards.
• Capable of working on multiple tasks accurately and efficiently
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and demonstrated experience in their application

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Fisher Rotary and Sliding Stem Product knowledge
• 2+ years of engineering experience in mechanical design, manufacturing, product evaluation/testing, or other relevant experience.
• Apply and calculate GD&T
• Understanding of maximum and minimum material conditions
• Capability to accurately and efficiently work on multiple projects.
• Strong analytic work methodology and problem-solving skills
• Ability to proactively identify and resolve engineering and manufacturing related issues and understand machine shop and foundry practices
• Demonstrate a capability of working within a matrix organization on a global level.`

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

WHY EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/careers/meet-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 (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/about-us)

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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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.