Engineer II Automation Operations

Emerson Electric Co; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co. in Metro Manila is seeking an Engineer II, Automation Operations to support automation-enabled operations.

You will execute human-in-the-loop activities, monitor automation health, and help ensure reliable, compliant processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will analyze operational trends, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and deliver high-quality outcomes that drive business success.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, a technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute human-in-the-loop activities supporting Level 1 automation processes with accuracy, quality, and governance.
• Investigate and resolve routine to moderately complex process exceptions from automated workflows and AI-enabled solutions.
• Apply sound judgment to elevate complex, ambiguous, or non-standard situations to stakeholders.
• Monitor exception trends, workload patterns, and performance indicators to identify issues and improvement opportunities.
• Document findings to support decision-making, governance reviews, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with technical teams and stakeholders to support corrective actions and automation stability initiatives.
• Prepare operational updates, reports, and insights using established processes and standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent execution across business processes.
• Support stabilization of newly implemented automations through validation and monitoring.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Process monitoring

Documentation

Education

Engineering degree

Information Technology or Computer Science background

Job description

Job Description:

If you are an Engineer II, Automation Operations professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. In this role, you will support automation-enabled operations by executing human-in-the-loop activities, resolving process exceptions, monitoring automation health, and helping ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient business processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support automation stabilization, analyze operational trends, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and help deliver high-quality outcomes that drive business success.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Execute human-in-the-loop activities that support Level 1 (L1) automation processes while ensuring accuracy, quality, validation, and governance requirements are met.
• Investigate and resolve routine to moderately complex process exceptions generated by automated workflows and AI-enabled solutions using established procedures and decision frameworks.
• Apply sound judgment to identify and elevate complex, ambiguous, or non-standard situations to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Monitor exception trends, workload patterns, and operational performance indicators to identify recurring issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Document findings, observations, and analysis to support informed decision-making, governance reviews, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Partner with technical teams and business stakeholders to support corrective actions, process enhancements, and automation stability initiatives.
• Prepare and provide operational updates, reports, and insights using established reporting processes and standards.
• Collaborate with World Area Customer Operations, Quote & Order Operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure consistent execution and alignment across business processes.
• Support the stabilization of newly implemented automations through validation activities, issue documentation, and process monitoring.

Who You Are:

You consistently deliver results, even in challenging situations, by focusing on priorities and maintaining a high standard of quality. You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You communicate effectively through a variety of channels to ensure information is clearly understood by diverse audiences. You analyze complex situations, identify patterns and solutions, and use sound judgment to make well-informed decisions that support operational excellence and continuous improvement. Based on the role requirements, these attributes align with capabilities needed to support automation-enabled operations and cross-functional collaboration.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, a technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Experience supporting business operations, automation-enabled processes, technical support, process management, shared services, or related functions.
• Ability to analyze information, identify issues, and follow established procedures to achieve accurate and timely outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in documenting operational activities, exceptions, and reporting requirements.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience working with automation-enabled business processes, robotic process automation (RPA), AI-supported workflows, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with exception management, root cause analysis, process improvement, or operational performance monitoring.
• Experience supporting audit, governance, compliance, or quality management requirements.
• Knowledge of customer operations, quote-to-order processes, shared services, or related business functions.
• Experience collaborating with global, cross-functional, or matrixed teams.
• Exposure to reporting, analytics, or operational performance measurement tools.

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.

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.

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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