Application Engineer

City of Shakopee, MN; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off including paid parental leave

Vacation and holiday leave

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an Engineer in Farmington Hills, MI. In this role, you will analyze customer applications, lead modifications in design, and visit customer sites to provide technical support. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering, experience with 3D CAD, and strong analytical skills.

This position offers competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan and flexible time off, including paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant 'hands-on' experience in an application-driven team.
• Ability to travel up to 25% occasionally to customer sites (within the US).
• Physically capable of transporting materials and tools weighing up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate customer applications for assembly.
• Lead recommending equipment, tooling, and part design modifications.
• Provide written technical communications for customers and suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)

Tools

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

If you are an Engineer looking to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in Farmington Hills, MI, you will be responsible for providing feasibility evaluations and material weldability tests, as well as lab reports – initially for ultrasonic welding (plastic and metal) – to support the development and implementation of customer applications. Also, provide technical support to Sales teams in participating in seminars, trade shows, etc.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Analyze and evaluate customer applications for assembly
• Lead recommending equipment, tooling, and part design modifications
• Perform material weldability evaluations
• Provide application troubleshooting support both in-house and in the field
• Conduct customer visits independently to provide technical information or solve customer problems
• Provide written technical communications (e.g., application feasibility evaluation, application briefs, technical bulletins) for customers, industry groups and suppliers
• Provide training for customers and new employees through in-house seminars, field seminars, and lab training programs
• Provide technical support to Market Segment Managers for seminars, trade shows, etc.
• Additional projects as assigned by manager

Who You Are:

You align words and actions to model reliability. You focus and monitor both formal and informal progress regularly. You build customer relationships.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)
• 1+ years of relevant “hands‑on” experience in an application‑driven team
• Experience with 3D CAD
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 25% occasionally to customer sites (within the US)
• Physically capable of transporting materials and tools weighing up to 25 pounds

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience using SolidWorks

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not offer sponsorship for work authorization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

We offer accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you require assistance with the application process, please let us know.

Benefits: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; 401(k) retirement plan; tuition reimbursement; flexible time off including paid parental leave; vacation and holiday leave.

Job Info

• Job Identification 26005779
• Job Function Overlay Sales
• Posting Date 05/27/2026, 04:31 PM
• Job Schedule Full time