Field Engineer

  • Emerson Electric
  • Novi, Michigan
  • Full Time

If you are a Field Engineer looking for an opportunity to grow and develop professionally, Emerson Power & Water Solutions has an exciting opportunity for you! We are adding a Field Engineer to our Novi, MI team.

You will be part of a team of customer support engineers who can analyze, and tackle problems associated with the installation, start-up, and operation of relatively complex distributed control systems, sub-systems, and/or specific control equipment at customer locations. You will be in a customer facing position providing expert support for PLCs and or DCS systems. You will also provide direct engineering advisory assistance to the customer, and liaison within the company, on issues dealing with the equipment or related matters.

At Emerson Power & Water Solutions, we help customers in the worlds most crucial industries tackle the challenges of modern life. You are part of the team that drives innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. The Power & Water Solutions business focuses on upgrading existing power plant systems with industry leading automation controls and instrumentation to promote sustainability and longevity of our North American power grid.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Perform a variety of related functions such as on-site instruction of customer personnel; writing and modifying maintenance procedures; quality control tests and/or product evaluation; provide complete and timely reports on all activities with emphasis on defining problems encountered, services.
  • Direct the efforts of personnel engaged in installation of control systems, sub-systems, equipment, or their routine modification/repair.
  • Provide direct engineering advisory assistance to the customer, and liaison within the company, on issues dealing with the equipment or related matters
  • Cultivate relationships with internal project teams, customer project teams and contractors
  • Apply your advanced troubleshooting, problem-solving, decision-making, and planning skills.
  • Provide hands-on training to our customers on-site or in a factory acceptance test (FAT).
  • Develop and maintain good customer relations.
  • Participate in the writing, review, and revision of field/operational manuals based on your hands-on work with these systems.

Who you are:
You understand the importance and interdependence of internal customer relationships. You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities and you acquire data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems.

For This Role, You Will Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or a similar technical curriculum, or relevant field engineer experience in lieu of education.
  • Understanding of basic networking and computer assembly/troubleshooting experience.
  • Be able to travel up to 10-20% to meet business needs. The travel requirement will be seasonal.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

  • A working understanding Ladder Logic, SAMA diagrams & P&ID prints
  • Experience with DCS/PLC controls
  • Experience in the power and water/wastewater treatment industries
  • We provide on the job training, building on your solid blend of education and experience is a validated path to success.
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 perspectivesbecause 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 familys 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.

Learn more about our Culture & Values .

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Job ID: 480680779
Originally Posted on: 6/10/2025

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