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Emerson · 1 month ago

Lead Engineer - Utility

4455 Boeing Drive, Rockford, IL, 61109, US

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

8+ years exp

Emerson is a global Professional Tools business offering a broad portfolio of reliable tools and technologies for mechanical, electrical, utility, and plumbing trades. As a Lead Engineer in the Utility sector, you will connect customer needs with innovative high-voltage solutions while providing technical guidance and collaborating with various teams to enhance product development and performance.

ElectronicsIndustrial AutomationInternet of ThingsLightingManufacturingSoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical authority for the utility product category, acting as the primary technical contact for all questions, issues, and decisions related to that category

Partner closely with Product Management to align on category strategy, identify emerging trends, and translate customer needs into actionable product-level requirements for both new and existing products

Conduct field visits and collaborate directly with end users, distributors, and service teams to stay informed of product performance, market trends, and unmet customer needs

Develop and maintain global category-specific validation standards, including internal test methods, procedures, and pass/fail criteria, ensuring consistent evaluation of product designs across all projects

Ensure designs are consistent with category standards, leveraging learnings from past projects, and validating performance through analysis and testing

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and technicians, fostering sound engineering judgment and adherence to category standards and best practices

Drive sustaining engineering activities within the category by leading root cause analysis, developing corrective actions, and ensuring lessons learned are incorporated into future designs

Maintain awareness of relevant industry standards, technologies, and materials, incorporating these advancements into future category development

Represent the product category in cross-functional reviews, ensuring alignment and integration across mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing disciplines

Qualification

Power transmission systemsTestMeasurement equipmentHigh-voltage safety standardsTechnical guidanceEmbedded systemsSafety protocolsCommunication skillsProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field

8 years of professional experience in Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience with power transmission and distribution systems, including overhead and underground utility equipment

Hands-on experience using or supporting test and measurement equipment in utility or industrial field applications

Strong communication skills

Willing to travel up to 50% to engage utility customers

Legal authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided