Systems and Applications Engineer

Job Category:
Applications & Systems Engineering

Job Description: The ideal candidate for the role of Systems and Applications Engineer will use acquired knowledge of the Fisher product portfolio, broader Emerson connectivity solutions, and services knowledge, along with industrial automation domain knowledge to define and implement solutions for our customers. The Systems and Applications Engineer is expected to actively support the sales process, specifically on projects requiring a digital valve maintenance and reliability approach, ensuring integration and connectivity options are architected into the solution.

This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical collaborators. Location for this role can be either – Marshalltown, IA, United States, OR Eden Prairie, MN, United States, OR Austin, TX, United States.

• Understand plant drivers to determine field information requirements and the technical architecture required to route that data to automation systems, enterprise systems, or to the cloud.

• Understand, advocate, and augment principles of IT/OT strategies, integration, and connectivity that are viable and integrated with business strategies.

• Understand the life‑cycle implementation of solutions and associated industry (IT) standards that may influence the deployed solution.

• Identify organizational skills, structures, processes, cultural matters, and the financial impact of the new solution introduction.

• Where appropriate, lead or coordinate activities and take ownership of the solution development.

• Work with business development teams to identify and develop solutions that address customer pains, using Emerson and third‑party technologies.

• Present these solutions in a way easily understood by non‑technical personnel, competently bridging the gap between IT, OT, and site business leaders.

• Educate and coach the sales team in identifying good potential opportunities and explain how the solutions we offer can help clients.

• Be the technical reference for a pursuit, providing:

• Technical support to the sales team throughout the sales process.

• Technical recommendations for proposal generation and resource estimation.

• Assessments of commercial and technical risk associated with potential work.

• Create continuity between sales and execution processes by ensuring a common understanding of requirements between the client, sales, and execution.

• Where appropriate, lead or coordinate activities and take ownership of the development of the execution strategy.

• Be the adviser for project execution, including advising on:

• The best technology solution to be used within the Emerson portfolio for the project.

• Use of a broader Emerson portfolio or third‑party solutions.

• Commercial and technical risks associated with the work being performed.

• Participate in and lead client support activities such as surveillance visits, solving, support call resolution, system modifications, and training related to areas of technical expertise.

• Provide a central point of contact for Solutions Architecture and related technical expertise.

• Identify and produce collateral based on work performed, such as quantified business results for projects undertaken.

• Develop and be a great partner with associated personnel within related Emerson businesses.

• As required, develop and maintain relationships with key third parties, such as vendors of complementary technologies, standards organizations, or technology communities.

• As required, provide an analysis of the market for our solutions to grow the business.

You step up to handle tough issues. You anticipate customer needs and provide services that are beyond customer expectations. You adjust communication to fit the audience and the message.

• Bachelor’s in any Engineering field or a Science Degree
• 5+ years of shown experience in Automation, OR Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and/or field implementation
• Extensive experience with direct client contact and managing expectations
• Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp new processes and chip in effectively,…