Are you a technically driven Director of Application Engineering ready to lead and grow? Join our Houston, TX Leadership Team to oversee a global engineering group delivering custom low-voltage power distribution, control, lighting, and heat trace solutions using Appleton products. You will drive design processes, technology, and team development to rapidly execute engineer-to-order products, ensuring all solutions meet global certification and safety standards. **In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:** + Own the selection, configuration, and assembly of Appleton and third-party low-voltage electrical components (e.g., circuit breakers, bus bars, connectors) into hazardous- and industrial-rated enclosures. + Ensure all designs meet NEC, IEC, and other global codes and standards, including accurate component ratings, wiring ampacity, and proper enclosure fit. + Be responsible for the creation and technical accuracy of engineering drawings, schematics, and BOMs released into Oracle for manufacturing. + Provide high level technical review and approval of designs, acting as the chief engineer and ensuring compliance with certification and safety requirements. + Develop and improve engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to optimize team performance and improve speed, accuracy, and consistency of engineer-to-order solutions. + Support technical customer interactions, helping sales define product solutions, troubleshoot challenges, and ensure manufacturability and timely delivery. + Manage and develop Application engineering standards and best practices across all groups within Appleton Group + Evaluate efficiency, capacity, and staffing metrics to optimize operations. **Who You Are:** You promote a sense of urgency and establishes and implements individual’s accountability in the team. You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to a solution. You make people feel that their contributions are visible and valued. You move beyond traditional ways of doing things, push past the status quo. You formulate a clear strategy and map the ambitious steps that will clearly accelerate the organization towards its strategic goals. **For This Role, You Will Need:** + Bachelor’s degree in engineering + Relevant years of professional experience commensurate with the level of this position. + Familiar with hazardous location standards (NEC/CEC/IEC/ATEX) + Knowledge of Switchrack/switchgear + Experience leading of engineer to order application group + Power distribution and control design application experience + Must be results oriented with strong organizational skills + Ability to travel to meet business needs **Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:** + Oracle + AutoCAD, Ptc Windchill and Creo, 3D CAD Applications, Design Automation Tools + Lean Manufacturing principles + International group implementation and development **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. **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** : 25021579 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.