Applications Engineer

Emerson•Rosemont, CA

21d•$90,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

If you are an Applications Engineer professional Iooking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers the chance to contribute to Appleton, an Emerson brand known for delivering trusted electrical and thermal solutions for industrial and hazardous environments. In this role, you will apply your engineering expertise to design innovative thermal maintenance systems that support industrial customers across domestic and global markets. As an Application Design Engineer, you will use your knowledge of heat trace engineering fundamentals to design effective solutions for today’s industrial needs using Emerson heat trace products. Come join the team and help make a difference! This opportunity is based at Appleton Group’s Global HQ in Rosemont, IL or Houston, TX with the flexibility to work remotely one day per week .

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical engineering or other applicable industrial technology education
At least 2 years of electric heat trace design experience in industrial piping and equipment applications
Basic understanding of applicable electrical and heat loss calculations
Knowledge and understanding of hazardous location standards NEC/CEC/IEC/ATEX/IEEE
Proficiency in all application design requirements of IEEE 515 / IEC IEEEE 60079-30
Proficiency using data analysis and documentation tools such as Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

Customer facing project leadership experience
AutoCAD drafting experience
Power distribution and sizing design experience
Software experience with Bluebeam Revu
Industrial electronic controls / PLC experience

Responsibilities

Collaborate with other applications engineers, internal sales and/or customers to formulate project scope, engineering estimates and final designs for customer applications
Perform piping, equipment, and other design take-offs from mechanical piping isometric, plan, elevation, and general arrangement drawings
Develop a detailed understanding of each application to determine what combination of Emerson products offer the best solution.
Work in Nelson Design Suites software to evaluate application requirements and create optimized designs and circuit layouts
Partner with project Leaders and other designers to produce technical drawings required for proper installation and documentation of the heating system including heat trace isometric drawings, panelboard schedules, control panel schematic drawings, power location plots, etc.
Ensure all designs comply with applicable electrical, safety, and industry standards and codes.
Apply foundational electrical engineering principles, including Ohm’s Law, to perform basic low‑voltage electrical calculations.
Follow all Emerson safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
Occasionally travel to customer sites to provide scope development, installation, and system startup technical support.

Benefits

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process.
The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $105,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.
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.