Sr. Engineering Manager – Automation & Test Systems

If you are a Manufacturing Automation and Test Engineering Leader professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career Emerson offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of global manufacturing this strategic leadership role you will guide the vision architecture development and deployment of manufacturing automation systems and automated test equipment across Emersons global manufacturing network. You will lead high-performing engineering teams drive technology innovation and establish scalable solutions that enhance quality productivity reliability and operational performance while supporting Emersons commitment to innovation integrity collaboration and inclusion.

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Provide technical and organizational leadership for the design development deployment support and lifecycle management of manufacturing automation systems and automated test equipment ensuring reliable production operations across Emersons global manufacturing network.

• Lead and develop global automation and test engineering teams in the design implementation and support of test solutions for electronic assemblies and finished products including functional in-circuit and production test systems while partnering with external suppliers and technology providers.

• Lead development of software for automation and test systems including LabVIEW-based test executive applications sequencing data acquisition and instrument control as well as other custom coding solutions supporting automated test and manufacturing systems.

• Establish and govern globally aligned automation and test architectures platforms engineering processes technical standards cybersecurity controls validation methods and documentation practices to improve consistency reliability maintainability compliance and reuse across manufacturing sites while reducing total cost of ownership

• Guide the development and sustainment of automation software MATLAB characterization tools communication protocols and supporting technologies while ensuring system reliability maintainability and production uptime.

• Define and own the global test data strategy including database architecture cross-site SQL data integration analytics web-based reporting and AI-enabled insights that support manufacturing and engineering decision-making.

• Develop and manage multi-year automation and test technology roadmaps budgets capital plans resource allocations and project portfolios to prioritize investments and deliver improvements in quality productivity scalability and manufacturing competitiveness.

• Partner with Manufacturing Operations Quality Product Engineering IT and global site leadership to align automation and test capabilities with business and operational priorities.

• Provide technical leadership and escalation support for critical manufacturing and test systems ensuring rapid resolution of issues that impact safety quality delivery or productivity.

• Establish and govern engineering processes technical standards cybersecurity controls and documentation practices to ensure reliable compliant and maintainable automation solutions.

• Build and lead a high-performing global engineering organization through clear goal setting performance management coaching career development and succession planning while fostering a culture of accountability innovation collaboration and operational excellence

• Champion continuous improvement and modern engineering practices leveraging data-driven decision-making structured problem-solving and emerging technologies to enhance manufacturing performance.

Who You Are:

You are a strategic engineering leader who builds high-performing teams and delivers results across a global manufacturing network. You balance resources and priorities effectively lead through influence and align teams around a clear vision. You combine expertise in manufacturing automation and test systems with strong business acumen driving operational excellence through technology data and continuous improvement. You are passionate about developing talent and translating emerging technologies into practical solutions that improve quality productivity and business performance.

For This Role You Will Need:

• Bachelors 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 C# C/C Python MATLAB LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI with demonstrated experience leading teams that develop and support solutions using these platforms.
• Proven experience with Microsoft SQL Server at a design level including schema design query optimization and administration tasks such as backups monitoring and replication.
• Experience with test-nest design and development for electronics (e.g. bed-of-nails and functional test fixtures); experience working with test fixture suppliers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to represent Emerson across global manufacturing sites and with suppliers.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support global manufacturing sites.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Advanced degree (masters or higher) in Engineering Computer Science Manufacturing or a related field.
• Lean Expert and/or Six Sigma Black Belt certification with a demonstrated track record of leading Lean transformations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• 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 languageparticularly Spanish Romanian Thai or Chineseis a plus.

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 and know that to do your best you must have flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program profit sharing retirement tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary within the local market in which we operate and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $130000-$170000 annually commensurate with the skills talent capabilities and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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