Field-Research Product Explorer

Emerson Electric Co.; Elyria (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co. is seeking a Product Researcher to identify and advance new product opportunities through direct customer engagement, field-based research, and rigorous analysis.

You will observe tradespeople in real work environments and translate findings into clear direction for product, engineering, and marketing teams. Ideal candidates will manage research initiatives from scoping to execution, thrive in ambiguity, and influence decisions with evidence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, Human Factors, Design Research, Psychology, Anthropology, Industrial Design, or related discipline.
• Experience in conducting customer, product, user, or design research through professional work, internships, or academic projects.
• Ability to translate findings into actionable product insights and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end research projects from planning to synthesis and stakeholder alignment.
• Conduct field research, interviews, jobsite observations, and workflow analysis to uncover needs and opportunities.
• Translate findings into actionable recommendations for product, engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define objectives and support product development decisions.
• Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research to validate assumptions and guide strategy.
• Manage research timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables to ensure timely insights.
• Develop research tools and best practices to strengthen capabilities across the organization.
• Mentor teammates on research planning, interviewing, field observation, synthesis, and communication.

Skills

Qualitative research

Interviewing

Synthesis & insights

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Emerson Electric Co. is seeking a Product Researcher to identify and advance new product opportunities through direct customer engagement, field-based research, and rigorous analysis.

You will observe tradespeople in real work environments and translate findings into clear direction for product, engineering, and marketing teams. Ideal candidates will manage research initiatives from scoping to execution, thrive in ambiguity, and influence decisions with evidence.