Applications and Systems Engineering Group Manager

Emerson Electric Co.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Medical insurance

Parental leave

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co. in Austin, TX, seeks an Application Engineering Manager to lead the application engineering team in supporting global business development and sales with technical Test & Measurement solutions.

You will mentor engineers, build team expertise on Emerson T&M equipment, and collaborate with Business Managers, Marketing, Sales, and R&D to align execution with growth and short-term needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% (domestic and international).
• General test and measurement knowledge.
• U.S. Persons status may be required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, and mentor talent across distributed teams.
• Build and maintain engineering expertise in Emerson T&M equipment.
• Collaborate with Business Managers, Marketing, Sales & R&D to align execution with growth.
• Engage with sales to drive customer engagements and priorities.
• Manage ambiguity and drive change as strategy evolves.
• Drive engineering execution excellence and manage special projects.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Strategic planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

LabVIEW

NI hardware/software

Job description

The Application Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the application engineering team to support global business development and sales teams in technical applications of Test & Measurement products. The individual in this role will oversee the daily activities of Application Engineers, who review customers’ technical needs and recommend solutions, and inspire a culture of innovation towards new solutions for customers’ challenges.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Recruiting, Developing, and Mentoring talent, including development engineers and applications engineers with unique expertise spanning multiple target industries and geographies.
• Build and maintain the team’s overall expertise in Emerson Test & Measurement equipment and their applications.
• Collaborate with Business Managers, Marketing, Sales & R&D to align the team's execution to growth strategy and short-term business needs.
• Engage with sales to drive customer engagements, through mutual understanding and prioritization of efforts, to achieve shared business goals.
• Manage ambiguity and drive change management as business strategy evolves.
• Drive engineering execution excellence.
• Handle special projects or tasks assigned by management.

Who You Are:

You are an effective leader who efficiently directs teams, and mentors staff. You excel in managing complexity, optimizing workflows, and driving execution. Your excellent communication skills enable seamless collaboration with collaborators, ensuring adaptive responses to challenges and successful project execution.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in Engineering
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel (up to 25%), both domestic and international
• General test and measurement knowledge
• Only U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 22 CFR §120) may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Experience with project management and working with remote teams
• 5+ years of team or project management experience
• LabVIEW programming skills and any NI hardware and software experience
• 3+ years’ experience managing an engineering, application, or technical sales team

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 flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, 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.