Senior Automation Engineer

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Develop and execute strategic market and product line business plans aligned with growth and operational efficiency goals. Identify opportunities to build internal technical capabilities, including test stand design and development. Analyze market trends, customer needs, and internal capabilities to define strategic direction. Support the transition from external procurement to in-house solutions, improving cost efficiency and flexibility.

Create compelling business cases and presentations to support investment and capability development decisions. Evaluate make-versus-buy scenarios, including partnerships, acquisitions, and internal development opportunities. Conduct assessments for joint ventures, licensing agreements, and collaborative engineering initiatives. Partner closely with engineering, operations, and production teams to align business strategy with plant needs.

Support faster execution of product validation and testing through improved internal processes and tools. Build and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders across functions and locations, leveraging best practices from sister plants.

Who You Are

You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You analyze complex, high-quality, and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems effectively. You anticipate future possibilities and translate them into breakthrough strategies that create long-term value. You develop and deliver communications that clearly convey insights and influence decisions across technical and business audiences.

For This Role, You Will Need

Demonstrated ability to develop business strategies or lead capability-building initiatives. Strong analytical skills to interpret market, cost, and operational data. Ability to connect technical concepts with strategic and financial outcomes. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering and operations. Effective communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences. Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in evolving environments.

Commitment to integrity, collaboration, and inclusive teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications

That Set You Apart: Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or engineering-driven environments. Exposure to test systems, product validation, or equipment development. Experience supporting cost reduction or internal capability development initiatives. Familiarity with make-versus-buy analysis, partnerships, or capital investment decisions. Ability to translate technical requirements into business value. Experience leveraging best practices across multiple sites or regions.

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