Applications and Systems Engineering Group Manager

Emerson Electric Co; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Parental leave

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an Applications Engineering Manager to lead the application engineering team and support global business development and sales in the technical applications of Test & Measurement products.

You will recruit, develop, and mentor talent across industries, expand team expertise in Emerson equipment, and collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and R&D to execute growth plans. Travel up to 25% to engage customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% (domestic and international).
• General test and measurement knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, and mentor talent across engineering and applications teams.
• Build and maintain the team’s expertise in Emerson Test & Measurement equipment and applications.
• Collaborate with Business Managers, Marketing, Sales & R&D to align execution with growth strategy.
• Engage with sales to drive customer engagements and prioritize efforts.
• Manage ambiguity and drive change management as strategies evolve.
• Drive engineering execution excellence and handle special projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering degree

Tools

LabVIEW

NI hardware

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.