Senior Project Engineer

City of Shakopee, MN; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits plans

Flexible time off plans

Parental leave

Job summary

The City of Shakopee, MN is seeking a Project Engineering Professional to assist project managers at the Fisher Chennai Engineering Center. Your role includes executing projects, coordinating deliverables, and leading teams to ensure timely completion.

The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience in control valve engineering and a degree in a relevant engineering field. We prioritize a culture of innovation and collaboration, offering flexible benefits and a commitment to employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in control valves engineering.
• Good understanding of product specifications and Incoterms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Owns the overall execution of the project according to the Project Plan.
• Monitors and tracks project progress and submits periodic milestone status reports.
• Coordinates submission and receipt of approval for project deliverables.

Skills

Knowledge of control valve products

Project management practices

Interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Instrumentation/Chemical/Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

If you are a Project engineering professional, Emerson has an exciting role for you! You will be the Key contact to assist project managers in Asia Pacific and Fisher Chennai Engineering Center. We value autonomy, self-reliance, fast movers, a passion for robust and maintainable tests, and above all, the ability to ship a quality product.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Owns the overall execution of the project according to the Project Plan developed by the Project Manager with the goal of on-time to committed date
• Attends post award meetings and works with the LBP, Global Industry Sales (GIS), and Order Administration staff to assure customer order requirements are accurately and completely input to the Fisher order processing and manufacturing systems.
• Participates in the reconciliation of the customer PO including, but not limited to, pricing
• Effectively directs project personnel which can include, but are not limited to Order Administration, Engineering, Drafting and Plant Project Coordinators for the appropriate sequential processing of project items.
• Monitors and tracks project progress and submits periodic milestone status reports
• Provides diligent and systematic follow-up and expediting to departments for scope of work
• Coordinates submission and receipt of approval for project deliverables as directed by the Project Manager. Project deliverables may include Inspection and Test Plan, drawings, manufacturing procedures, Performance Bonds, Insurance Certificates, etc.
• Ensures that project invoicing is completed per contractual agreements and assist the LBP and Customer Financial Services in resolving invoicing discrepancies
• Implements activities required change order processing
• Interfaces with various departments within Fisher as well as the LBP/Sales Office to resolve any issues or problems related to on-time execution of the project
• At a senior level, will function as the Project Manager for Tier2 projects
• Provides additional support for project-related requirements as directed by the Project Manager
• Train juniors in Project management practices if needed

Who You Are:

You have a flare for process improvement and thrive highest quality standard. You quickly and significantly take action in constantly evolving, unexpected situations. You actively seek input from pertinent sources to make timely and well-informed decisions. Works collaboratively with project managers and Factory personals to resolve conflicts if it may arise.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• In depth knowledge of control valve products and Bill of material processing
• Knowledge on Fisher products and accessories would be a plus
• Minimum 8 years experience in control valves engineering
• Good understanding of product specifications and Incoterms
• Develop and present innovative solutions for problems if they may arise
• Optimizes work processes and improves performance metrics
• Awareness of other Emerson products & Good knowledge of Inactive/obsolete/Competitor products

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Degree in Mechanical/Instrumentation/Chemical/Metallurgical Engineering
• PMP Preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ready to take up any new challenges
• Time management, Problem Solving and decision making 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.