Test Engineer

Emerson • Marshalltown, IA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a skilled Test & Evaluation Engineer ready to make a meaningful impact?
Emerson is seeking a talented professional to join our team in Marshalltown,
Iowa. In this role, you’ll play a key part in advancing our High Performance
Butterfly Valve product line—driving innovation, influencing design decisions,
and helping push the boundaries of engineering excellence. This is an exciting
opportunity to work hands-on with cutting‑edge technology while contributing to
products that power critical industries around the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar discipline, or significant related experience in lieu of degree
• Well organized, detail oriented and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and risk management in planning process.
• Ability to apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics and physical sciences to real-world applications supporting the development of products, test equipment, test procedures, and measurement techniques.
• Strong technical communication skills both written and verbal.  Should be able to easily communicate complex technical subjects to customers with a variety of backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Agricultural Engineering or similar discipline, or significant related experience in lieu of degree
• 1+ years of related work experience in product testing or similar role.
• Previous butterfly valve and other valve design experience is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in engineering documentation, drafting, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Solid modeling knowledge and experience using Solid Works 3D/Creo/Inventor or similar modelling software.
• Lean/ Six Sigma knowledge and/or certification.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for test lab safety, operations and organization.
• Lead future development of lab space specific to Isolation Valve testing.
• Provide technical input and direction to the design and evaluation of new product concepts, including conceptualization, design review, and testing of complex products.
• Interpret industry standards that pertain to High Performance Butterfly Valve testing and coordinate testing associated with certification.
• Create, document, and implement engineering best practices and test plans in cooperation with global design teams.
• Evaluate experimental data and prepare engineering reports, including analysis, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Design, build, and operate complex test equipment and automated data acquisition systems, using programming applications such as LabVIEW, FlexLogger, DIAdem, and DeltaV.
• Work effectively in a global and local team with the ability to work independently in local test facility to drive projects forward.
• Develop and administer formal and informal training to other team members.
• Leverage expertise in valve test methods and lead continuous improvement and implementation of test technologies across the global labs.
• Establish and grow your professional network.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees