Senior Engineer/Assistant Manager - Engineering Lab

Emerson; Chennai District; On-site; INR 12,00,000 - 15,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation technology firm is seeking a Senior Engineer/Assistant Manager in Chennai to lead the Engineering LAB. Responsibilities include conducting laboratory tests, managing experiments, and ensuring compliance with technical standards. The ideal candidate should have 7-10 years of laboratory engineering experience and a relevant university degree. This role emphasizes innovation and teamwork in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible time off plans

Medical insurance plans

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of experience as a laboratory engineer.
• Supervision experience at university level in HVAC&R systems or Electrical engineering.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced laboratory tests and procedures.
• Oversee experiments ensuring high quality research standards.
• Analyze data and communicate results clearly.

Skills

Testing and analysis

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

University Degree/Diploma in Engineering

Master’s Degree

Job description

Overview

Job Summary: If you are looking for an opportunity in Engineering laboratory, Emerson has this exciting role for you! The Senior engineer / Assistant Manager will be responsible to lead the Engineering LAB - for ensuring testing of key functionality and safety, compliance with technical standards (internal/external) and providing improvement proposals. Work in the Laboratory team, within the process of NPD (New Product Development) by working within a multi-functional team in order to find new technologies, technical solutions or functionalities applicable in daily life appliances.

Responsibilities

• Conducting tests: Performing advanced laboratory tests and procedures to ensure accurate and timely results

• Managing experiments: Overseeing experiments and ensuring high standards in research quality

• Analyzing data: Analyzing data and communicating results and conclusions clearly

• Maintaining equipment: Ensuring equipment is maintained and aligning with safety protocols

• Overseeing lab operations: Overseeing the daily operations of the lab and ensuring the facilities run efficiently

• Planning and monitoring: Planning, monitoring, and controlling work to meet deadlines

• Maintaining inventory: Supervising and overseeing lab supply inventory

• Improving procedures: Providing input for improving existing laboratory procedures

• Maintaining data: Maintaining the data associated with all sample submissions and laboratory procedures

• Validate specifications and ensure testing as required on

• Thermal and electrical safety according to internal/external standards

• Energy consumption

• Noise

• Feature performance

• Environmental impact

• Components/product reliability/Lifetime

• Component performance

• Materials (e.g., surface cleanability…)

• Ensure compliance with standards (internal and international IEC/EN/UL) of our products

• Support Platform or technology teams & Product Care in relevant testing, validation, provide improvement proposals to Platforms or Technology development

• Design and develop test equipment; Ensure proper maintenance of testing equipment according to ISO9001, ISO17025

Who You Are

You serve as a pivotal role in bridging the gap between complex technology and practical business solutions. This role offers numerous advantages for those who are passionate about technology, problem-solving, and building meaningful relationships with multi-functional team and clients.

Qualifications

• Qualifications and Knowledge :

• University Degree/Diploma or equivalent experience in Automation, Energetic, Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical Engineering

• Master’s Degree or equivalent experience is a plus.

• 7 to 10 years of previous experience as laboratory engineer in medium-large Companies or in analysis laboratories.

• Supervision at least at university level in one of the following fields: HVAC&R systems, Design of Experiment approach, Electrical engineering, Measurements acquisition and processing systems

• Proficient in English written and spoken

• Skills, capabilities, Competencies :

• Passion about testing and analyzing new products, components, system or physical phenomena

• Manual skills

• Accuracy

• Proactivity

• Problem solving

• Availability to Travel (10%)

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart

• Bachelor\'s degree or Diploma or any equivalent in Electrical / Instrumentation / Mechanical engineering

• Problem solving skills.

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

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!

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Requisition ID : 25018865

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.