Application Specialist

Job Category:
Application Specialist

Job Description: If you are an Engineer looking to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in Farmington Hills, MI, you will be responsible for providing feasibility evaluations and material weldability tests, as well as lab reports – initially for ultrasonic welding (plastic and metal) – to support the development and implementation of customer applications. Also provide technical support to Sales teams in participating in seminars, trade shows, etc.

• Analyze and evaluate customer applications for assembly
• Lead recommending equipment, tooling, and part design modifications.
• Perform material weldability evaluations.
• Provide application troubleshooting support both in-house and in the field.
• Conduct customer visits independently to provide technical information or solve customer problems.
• Provide written technical communications (i.e. application feasibility evaluation, application briefs, technical bulletins) for customers, industry groups and suppliers.
• Provide training for customer and new employees through in-house seminars, field seminars, and lab training programs.
• Provide Technical Support to Market Segment Managers (seminars, trade shows, etc.)
• Additional projects as assigned by manager.

You align words and actions to model reliability. You focus and monitor both formal and informal progress regularly. You build the customer relationships.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)
• 1+ years relevant “hands‑on” experience in an application‑driven team
• Experience with 3D CAD
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25% occasionally to customer sites (Within the US)
• Physically capable of transporting materials and tools weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.
• Must be U.S. Citizen or possess a Green Card; individuals requiring sponsorship are not eligible.

• Experience using Solid Works

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.

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.