Mechanical Design Engineer

If you are a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based at our 90+ person Design and Manufacturing facility at our Brenham, TX location, you will support the development of proven technologies, products, and processes to meet quality, performance, cost, and schedule goals.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Apply technical expertise, commensurate with training and minimal job experience, in the development of products and processes involving routine supervised application of proven, well-documented technology with low technical risk
• Design simple products or modify existing products using experience and knowledge of product applications and company standards
• Work primarily in an office environment but regularly work in shop and lab environments
• Manage/create Bill of Materials (BOMs) and manufacturing sequence routes following established guidelines
• Initiate routine engineering change authorizations
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, purchasing, marketing, vendors, and customers on routine technical matters of well-documented products
• Prepare product documentation working from example documents
• Be aware of regulatory requirements which affect design and manufacture of product
• Recommend engineering actions to, and guidance and approval from, supervisor before proceeding on engineering projects
• Prepare plans, generally spanning several months, necessary to complete assignments
• Plan activities to complete work assignments or simple projects within established schedules
• Identify assistance needed by other functional groups to complete engineering tasks
• Assure that product and product documentation meet quality requirements
• Participate in failure analysis review, discrepant material review, quality steering committees, product development reviews, design reviews, and peer reviews

Who You Are:

You take time to ask questions and define the problem and make learning a priority and a goal. You research initiatives and try new approaches. You identify your values and organizational priorities and learn to expand business knowledge.  You prepare content for communication that is impactful.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science from an engineering school required
• Zero (0) to four (4) years applicable experience
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering 
• ABET-accredited engineering degree
• Familiarity with parametric CAD software, Creo preferred
• Basic understanding of simple mechanical systems
• Interest or understanding with using LabView to automate
• Familiarity with use of basic hand and small power tools 

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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