Principal Engineer

We are seeking a Principal Engineer to lead high-impact engineering efforts and elevate technical standards across our product lines. This role requires deep expertise across multiple domains—such as systems, embedded software, mechanical, and electrical engineering—and a proven track record to architect and deliver sophisticated, scalable solutions. You will define system architectures, seek critical design challenges, and collaborate multi-functionally to ensure efficient performance, reliability, and manufacturability. As a technical leader, you’ll mentor engineers, influence product direction, and help craft our long-term engineering vision.

  In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Define and drive the technical direction to ensure long-term product performance and reliability.
• Apply first-principles thinking, analytical modeling, and design calculations to validate and improve product integrity.
• Represent the company in industry standards bodies, regulatory committees, and technical working groups.
• Mentor engineers and lead design reviews, instilling standard processes and continuous improvement.
• Establish VAVE processes, tools, and metrics to institutionalize value engineering across the organization.
• Champion a culture of accountability, innovation, and technical rigor across the organization.
   

Who You Are:

• You deal constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes.
• You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks.
• You readily learn and adopt new technologies.
• You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization.
   

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering
• 10+ years of dynamic engineering experience, with strong focus on product development, Value Analysis, Value Engineering, cost reduction or product optimization
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in analytical modeling, design calculations and value analysis tools
• Proven record to tackle complex technical problems using structured methodologies (e.g., 8D, FMEA, RCA)
   

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Master’s degree in Mechatronics
   

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.​Learn more about our Culture & Values. ​

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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, ou