Field Product Researcher: Trades Insights

Emerson Electric Corporation; Elyria (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co. is seeking a Product Researcher to lead end-to-end research for new product opportunities, engaging with tradespeople, observing workflows, and translating findings into actionable guidance for product, engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams.

The role emphasizes independence, collaboration, and the ability to operate in ambiguous environments while driving research initiatives and delivering insights with urgency to the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in product or design research.
• Experience with qualitative research methods.
• Strong communication and synthesis skills.
• Ability to travel for field research.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end research projects for new product development.
• Conduct field research, interviews, and workflow analysis.
• Translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define objectives.
• Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research.
• Manage timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables.
• Develop and share research tools and best practices.
• Mentor teammates on research planning and synthesis.

Skills

Qualitative research

User interviews

Field observations

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Emerson Electric Co. is seeking a Product Researcher to lead end-to-end research for new product opportunities, engaging with tradespeople, observing workflows, and translating findings into actionable guidance for product, engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams.

The role emphasizes independence, collaboration, and the ability to operate in ambiguous environments while driving research initiatives and delivering insights with urgency to the organization.