Principal Engineer, New Product Development (NPD) (Electrical)

Emerson is a leading innovator in valve automation, driving the development of next-generation intelligent actuators. To bring this vision to life, we’ve established a dedicated New Product Development (NPD) team focused solely on innovation. Based in Houston, this team of principal engineers collaborates closely with our global engineering network and multi-functional leaders to conceptualize, develop, test, and launch innovative products. In this role, you’ll work alongside experts across disciplines—mechanical, electrical, software, and firmware—to create a best-in-class portfolio of future-ready solutions. We have an outstanding team that favors innovation. Emerson offers generous benefits, flexible work schedules, and we are committed to a diverse workforce! 

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Take the lead role for overall electrical design efforts from conceptualization to design, prototyping, testing, qualification, ramp-up, and launch.
• Achieve project requirements including technical architecture, quality, human-centered design criteria, design-for-manufacturability, timelines, cost, and other objectives.
• Coordinate technical activities across the global electrical engineering team and collaborate closely with peers leading mechanical, firmware, and software efforts.
• Translate user and market requirements into technical designs, including evaluating complex alternatives while leading product cost

Who You Are:

You follow through on commitments and find creative solutions. You set objectives to align with broader organizational goals. You adjust communication to fit the audience and the message. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or closely related study
• 5+ years of electromechanical-based product engineering
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Technical master’s degree 
• Experience in New Product Development and early-stage prototyping
• Experience in industrial equipment/devices, motor control, power electronics, and industrial network

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. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. 

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WHY EMERSON 

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city whe