Senior Electrical Engineer

If you are an Electronics Design Engineer looking for a great opportunity to grow, develop and expand your skills professionally, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you based in our MARSHALLTOWN, IA location. The Electronics Design Engineer is responsible for designing and documenting new and innovative electronics for Fisher electric actuators and related products, making the world healthier, safer, smarter and more sustainable. They are an integral member of the New Product Development process, spanning product concepting, designing, validating, documenting PCB level electrical designs and pre-production preparedness through operations implementation and product launch. 

• This position may be filled at a higher level based upon candidate qualifications.


• This position offers a Hybrid work arrangement with a combination of in-office and off-site work

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE: 

• Design electronic circuitry for use in industrial applications including motor drives


• Collaborate with cross-functional design and development teams, both inside and outside of the business unit


• Work with suppliers and manufacturing sites to assure a successful end product 


• Investigate industry trends and adopt new technology


• Generate and execute new product technical specifications, designs and test plans


• Assist in determining project timelines and resources to support the business unit’s long-term vision


• Influence mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing design requirements 

WHO YOU ARE:

You look for obstacles and develop excellent contingency plans. You find and champion the best creative ideas and actively move them into implementation. You experiment with a wide range of existing technologies while applying new and emerging options that can enhance organizational outcomes. You orchestrate multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish a goal. You seek ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineering.

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED: 

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field


• 2+ years relevant experience


• Fundamental knowledge of analog and digital electronic components and their application in industrial products


• Design, analysis, and optimization of industrial electronics for performance, cost and manufacturability


• Knowledge of various communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, CAN, RS485, RS232, BLE, HART 


• Experience with electrical engineering tools; Simulation (P-SPICE or LT-SPICE), Oscilloscopes, function generators


• Motivated self-starter, initiative driven, and able to deal with ambiguity


• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes a plus


• Design/testing experience for EMC, CE/ATEX, CSA a plus


• Basic understanding of embedded development a plus


• Knowledge of Oil & Gas industry a plus

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART: 

• 5+ years relevant industry experience.


• Control valve business knowledge and experience


• Experience with sensors and industrial electronics 


• Experience with sensor technologies, integration, power management, and communications protocols

OUR OFFER TO YOU

We recognize for our organization to support a diverse workforce, we must focus on employee wellbeing. We know that to do your best work, you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a market leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, family formation benefits in addition to paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, inclusive of vacation, holiday and sick leave. Our goal is to offer a strong benefits foundation while allowing employees the flexibility to choose options that best suit their needs.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

 This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.  Learn more about our  Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.

 Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

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