The Emerson Test & Measurement/National Instruments (NI) Transportation Business Unit Customer Centric Solutions Team is seeking to hire an experienced Senior Systems Design Engineer (Electrical) to work on custom solution projects that enable the sale of standard NI Products! The primary responsibilities of this position are to work with NI customers, sales personnel, engineering teams, partners, and contract manufacturers to define, document, design, deploy, and sustain NI systems tailored to meet specific customer requirements for large-scale turnkey engineering solutions in the automotive industry.  The ideal candidate has experience and knowledge regarding NI products and system-level design.   In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

This is a multi-functional role dealing with diverse engineering needs, including the ability to gather requirements, generate specification documents, and collaborate with integration partners, contract manufacturers, and internal personnel to design, deploy, and sustain custom solutions worldwide. This high-visibility role within NI requires daily interaction with NI customers, partners, NI Sales Teams, NI Engineering Teams, and Executive Management. The role will include: 

Interacting with a wide variety of NI customers, NI staff, external partners, and suppliers in support of designing, implementing, and sustaining custom solutions  Specifying and defining system configurations and electrical/electronic designs as part of systems and solutions Generating requirements documents, statements of work, and Bills of Materials  Prototyping, testing, and deploying turnkey automated solutions in the Automotive industry Defining and implementing project plans, managing milestones, and holding reviews to ensure systems meet requirements and readiness for deployment  Directing support personnel, managing project technical deliverables, guiding technical decisions, and driving field-found issues to resolution  Traveling as needed (possibly up to 25%) domestically and abroad in support of project objectives 
  Who You Are:

You are able to:

Work effectively in a diverse, multi-cultural group development environment  Problem-solve effectively - diagnose technical issues and propose reasonable solutions  Lead teams in test and measurement system design  Take initiative, be a self-starter, and work independently Adapt quickly and thrive working on projects with evolving needs and requirements Persistently drive tasks and lead projects to successful completion  Quickly learn applicable technology, systems, and products Bring a strong work ethic and drive to succeed    For This Role, You Will Need: B. S. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics or Electronics Engineering Technology  Minimum of 7 years relevant industry experience in a Hardware Systems Design Role or a Test Engineering Design Role   Strong understanding of electrical engineering, electronics & computer architectures   Understanding of high-level programming languages (LabVIEW, TestStand, C/C++/C#)   Demonstrated understanding of the following concepts and principles:   Appropriate selection of instrumentation and equipment to meet system requirements Understanding of schematics, wiring diagrams, and signal routing Measurement methodologies and sources of measurement error  Integration of hardware and software  Bill of Materials creation and review  Familiarity with CAD and PCB design tools 
  Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart: Hands-on use of schematic capture tools and PCB design tools  Knowledge in Component Supplier Selection  Knowledge in Compliance Certifications (CE, UL, TUV, Etc.)  Hands-on use of NI Hardware Platforms and Instruments  Hands-on use of NI LabVIEW and Test Stand  SolidWorks Electrical with 3D plugin Experience working with contract manufacturers and internal Manufacturing groups
 

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.