Product Engineer
EmersonAbout the role
Emerson is currently seeking a Product Engineer in Marshalltown, IA. The individual selected for this role will be responsible for design and technical support of products used in general, critical and severe service customer applications. This includes supporting and reviewing modifications to the design of assigned products for the fulfillment of customer orders, addressing manufacturing concerns, and/or addressing field performance issues as experienced through the life of the product.
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Provide technical support via direct communication to Sales, Marketing, and Manufacturing.
- Lead and support product-related projects to achieve company and customer goals.
- Design and review modifications to products for customer orders
- Review and approve changes to and creation of product documentation
- Assist Sales Engineers with selection of appropriate products for different applications
- Ensure proper upkeep and maintenance of revision controlled technical documents
- Be accountable for the development, coordination, and maintenance of the company’s engineering controlled documents as they relate to the designated product lines
- Provide engineering support for Field Service Requests for installed products
- Support manufacturing with design related machining and assembly issues.
Who You Are:
You identify and seize new opportunities. You consult diverse resources and ask more questions. You take on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
For This Role, You Will Need
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (specifically one of the following disciplines: Mechanical, Materials, Industrial, Chemical, or Aerospace) or in the absence of a degree, equivalent experience
- Understanding of engineering principles
- Ability to work independently, resolve technical and manufacturing issues without detailed direction, and work as part of a team
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills
- Working knowledge of computer tools in particular those related to the design and technical drawing (basic CAD, Solidworks) and of Microsoft Office Tools
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
- 2+ years of engineering experience in mechanical design, manufacturing, product evaluation/testing, or other relevant experience.
- Capability to accurately and efficiently work on multiple projects.
- Strong analytic work methodology and problem-solving skills
- Ability to proactively identify and resolve engineering and manufacturing related issues and understand machine shop and foundry practices
- Demonstrate a capability of working within a matrix organization on a global level.
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.
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.
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