Sr. Engineering Manager – Automation & Test Systems
Construction, Engineering & Trades · Civil & Industrial Engineering · Manufacturing Engineering · Robotics & Automation · Process Engineering
In short
Emerson is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead global teams in the design, development, and deployment of manufacturing automation systems and automated test equipment. This strategic role involves driving innovation, establishing scalable solutions, and managing technology roadmaps to enhance quality, productivity, and operational performance across a global manufacturing network. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 10+ years of experience leading engineering teams, and expertise in automation software development and test systems.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical and organizational leadership for the design, development, deployment, support, and lifecycle management of manufacturing automation systems and automated test equipment.
- Lead and develop global automation and test engineering teams in the design, implementation, and support of test solutions for electronic assemblies and finished products.
- Lead development of software for automation and test systems, including LabVIEW-based test executive applications, sequencing, data acquisition, and instrument control.
- Establish and govern globally aligned automation and test architectures, platforms, engineering processes, and technical standards.
- Define and own the global test data strategy, including database architecture, cross-site SQL data integration, analytics, web-based reporting, and AI-enabled insights.
- Develop and manage multi-year automation and test technology roadmaps, budgets, capital plans, and project portfolios.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Product Engineering, IT, and global site leadership to align automation and test capabilities with business priorities.
- Provide technical leadership and escalation support for critical manufacturing and test systems.
- Build and lead a high-performing global engineering organization through clear goal setting, performance management, and coaching.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical, or a related discipline).
- 10+ years of relevant engineering experience, including significant experience leading and developing engineering teams.
- Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing automation systems and test equipment for global manufacturing sites.
- Experience with software development supporting automation and test systems, including LabVIEW or similar test/measurement software platforms, along with other general coding capabilities.
- Working knowledge of software development technologies used in automation and test systems, such as VB.NET, C#, C/C++, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or LabWindows™/CVI.
- Proven experience with Microsoft SQL Server at a design level, including schema design, query optimization, and administration tasks.
- Experience with test-nest design and development for electronics (e.g., bed-of-nails and functional test fixtures).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided.
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree (master’s or higher) in Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing, or a related field.
- Lean Expert and/or Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Prior experience with electronics manufacturing, process instrumentation, or other industrial sensor products.
- Demonstrated success building succession plans and developing technical and leadership talent across a global organization.
- Proficiency in an additional language—particularly Spanish, Romanian, Thai, or Chinese—is a plus.
Benefits
- Variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Profit sharing retirement.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee resource groups.
- Recognition programs.
- Work-life balance.
- Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Skills
LabVIEWVB.NETC#C/C++PythonMATLABLabWindows/CVIMicrosoft SQL Server
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About Emerson
Emerson is a leading global technology, software, and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial and commercial markets. We help customers in the world’s most essential industries solve the biggest challenges of modern life. Every day, our global workforce fulfills our unified Purpose and lives out the Values we hold close as an organization: Integrity, Safety & Quality, Support Our People, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, and Innovation. Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: We drive innovation that makes the world…
Company
EmersonJob Posted
2 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Salary
US$130,000–170,000 / year
Experience Level
Executive
Locations
Eden Prairie, United States
Qualification
Bachelor, Master, Doctoral
Applicants
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