NI is seeking an Application Engineering Director to lead our global engineering teams. This role is pivotal in bridging technology innovation with real-world customer needs, ensuring our solutions deliver exceptional value and competitive advantage. You will champion a customer-centric culture, foster technical excellence, and develop top-tier engineering talent to fuel our company’s growth! **Key Responsibilities** + **Team Leadership:** + Lead, mentor, and inspire engineering managers and technical teams to achieve ambitious goals. + Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. + **Strategic Planning:** + Collaborate with executive leadership to define product and technology roadmaps. + Align engineering objectives with business goals and customer needs. + **Technical Demand Gen:** + Recruit, develop, and coach a high-performing team capable of designing and delivering compelling Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and customer-focused demos that enable technical validation and accelerate demand generation. + Build and scale team expertise in customer engagement, including organizing and supporting customer visits, developing demo assets, and executing channel enablement programs to empower partners and drive technical demand in the market. + **Solutions Development & Delivery:** + Ensure that all engineering projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. + **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** + Work closely with Business Line leads, Product Management, Marketing, Sales to ensure seamless product delivery and customer satisfaction. + Represent the engineering function in company-wide initiatives and external engagements. + **Project & Resource Management:** + Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources across multiple concurrent initiatives. + Identify and mitigate risks to ensure successful project outcomes. + **Process Improvement:** + Champion best practices in software/hardware development, testing, and documentation. + Drive initiatives to enhance product quality, team productivity, and operational efficiency. + **Talent Development:** + Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent. + Support the professional growth of team members through coaching, feedback, and training opportunities. **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. + 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role. + Proven track record of managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex products. + Strong project management and organizational skills. + Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities. + Experience with product lifecycle management and agile development methodologies. Our Culture & Commitment to You 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. **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. **Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation** If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com . **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! **No calls or agencies please.** **Requisition ID** : 25021505 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.