Applications and Systems Engineer

Emerson
Houston, TX
If you are a Solution Architect professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting role for you! In this position, you will lead the technical vision and architecture for our Measurement Solutions Lifecycle Services and Engineered Solutions portfolio across North America. You will develop cost-effective, technically differentiated engineered solutions that maximize Emerson's portfolio and drive premium over the competition for customers in multiple industries.

This is a high-impact role where you will serve as a core member of pursuit teams, collaborating with global Centers of Excellence and sales channels to shape specifications, define system architectures, and deliver optimized engineered solutions.

Our engineered solutions portfolio includes custody transfer/fiscal metering systems, analytical process gas systems, continuous emissions monitoring systems, liquid analysis systems, and sustainability solutions. Lifecycle services cover digital engagements, annual recurring revenue contracts, upgrades, and "As-a-Service" business models.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Serve as part of the pursuit team for MSS opportunities by providing technical leadership to design cost-effective engineered solutions that maximize Emerson's portfolio and differentiate from competitors.

  • Lead technical engagement with customers, EPCs, and end users early in project stages to influence specifications and architect solutions around Emerson's analytical, metering, and lifecycle portfolios.

  • Understand project requirements and specifications to optimize scope, architecture, risk posture, and cost structures while meeting customer objectives.

  • Provide technical advice in the design of our engineered solutions portfolio; interpret functional requirements and select equipment using sound engineering judgment and practical field experience, balancing performance, risk, and cost optimization objectives.

  • Provide technical advice to identify opportunities within the installed base through upgrades, recurring contracts, digital engagement, and "as-a-service" business models.

  • Provide technical support for system functional testing, including customer-witnessed testing activities such as Pre-FAT, FATs, and SATs.

  • Execute technical solution design sessions and/or workshops with customers to position Emerson's engineered solutions and product portfolio

  • Represent Emerson at technical societies, industry conferences, and trade shows as a subject-matter expert to strengthen technical credibility and market presence.

Who You Are:

You readily action new challenges, without unnecessary planning. You identify and seize new opportunities. You display a can-do attitude in good and bad times. You step up to handle tough issues. You create teamwork allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. You represent own interests while being attentive to others' interests as well. You partner with others to get work done. You credit others for their contributions and accomplishments. You achieve gained trust and support of others. You marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done. You orchestrate multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish a goal. You get the most out of limited resources. You apply knowledge of internal structures, processes, and culture to resourcing efforts.

For This Role, You Will Need:

  • Bachelor's degree is required.

  • Relevant proven experience in solution architecture, systems engineering, application engineering, or technical pursuit leadership within large, matrixed organizations.

  • Technical proficiency in engineered solutions and lifecycle services, including analytical systems, custody transfer metering, emissions monitoring, and digital architecture.

  • Strong understanding of the automation industry, including instrumentation and control.

  • Ability to travel domestically up to 50%. International travel may be required periodically.
  • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
    • Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical, Mechanical, Control, or Computer Engineering.
    • Advanced degree in Engineering or Engineering Management.
    • Experience with Emerson or Impact Partner analytical and measurement product lines.
    • Experience supporting EPCs and large capital project pursuits.
    • Familiarity with regulatory environments such as EPA emissions frameworks.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We cultivate 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 teams with varied strengths 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.

Work Authorization:

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. 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.

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ABOUT US

WHY EMERSON


Our Commitment to Our People


At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.


We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.


Work Authorization


Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. 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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If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: [email protected] .

ABOUT EMERSON

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.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!


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Posted 2026-04-24

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