Applications Engineer - Proposals

Emerson•Cranberry Township, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Emerson has an exciting opportunity for an Engineer seeking an opportunity to grow and drive solutions across both the power and water automation industries. As an Applications Engineer, you will be a part of the Lifecycle Proposals team developing and preparing Ovation Advantage proposals, which include control system modernization, subsystem replacements, and ancillary systems integration. This position can be based in our Cranberry Township, PA, Tinley Park, IL, Charlotte, NC, or Houston, TX office. Emerson’s six decades of power and water expertise embedded in the Ovation distributed control system (DCS) form a reliable, innovative platform that evolves with rapidly changing technology to improve plant reliability.

Requirements

BS degree in Electronic/Electrical/Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
Experience with control systems such as DCS or PLC.
Knowledge and experience with application and process automation systems, and Distributed Control Systems.
Ability to travel up to 5%.
Legal authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Ovation™ or other DCS.
Knowledge in proposal development, cost estimating, or project engineering.
Proven history of working across a variety of groups in a large organization.
Demonstrate high energy and drive in achieving the desired results.
Demonstrate the need to know the latest on new technologies and make learning a priority.

Responsibilities

Develop clear, accurate DCS technical proposals based on customer needs, requirements, and specifications.
Work effectively with the Regional/Project Engineering teams to develop complete solutions utilizing Emerson products and services.
Coordinate and participate in customer meetings to clearly define scope, promote Emerson’s capabilities and expertise, and present offered solutions.
Collaborate with other Emerson departments to drive solutions and provide support.
Review customer orders, determine if the scope accurately reflects the offers, and prepare for order entry.