Heat Trace Applications Engineer

If you are an Applications Engineer professional looking 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.

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.

• Work with other applications engineers, internal sales and/or customers to formulate project material and engineering estimates and final designs for customer applications
• Perform piping, equipment, and other take-offs from mechanical piping isometric, plan, elevation, and general arrangement drawings
• Work in Nelson Design Suites software to evaluate application requirements and create optimized designs and circuit layouts
• Work with project leaders and other designers to produce technical drawings required for proper installation and documentation of the heating system
• Ensure all application designs meet applicable electrical standards and codes
• Understand Ohm’s Law, basic electrical engineering fundamentals, and perform simple low voltage electrical calculations
• Follow all Emerson safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.

• B.S. degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or other applicable industrial technology experience
• Minimum 1-3 years of electrical or piping work experience
• Must successfully plan and complete assigned projects independently and/or in a team environment within agreed timelines
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documentation
• Must have computer competency and software experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint), and PDF editing software

• Heat trace application / design engineering experience (1-3 years)
• AutoCAD or similar drafting experience (1-3 years)
• Software experience with Bluebeam Revu
• Knowledge and understanding of hazardous location standards NEC/CEC/IEC/ATEX/IEEE
• Industrial piping / plant experience
• Industrial electronic controls / PLC experience

Salary range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000 annually.

Work Authorization:
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J, or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

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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