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Senior Field Applications Engineer (m/f/d)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or equivalent experience
  • Experience applying engineering, test, measurement, automation, or software development principles
  • Programming experience supporting technical solutions, applications, or systems development
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Building key technical relationships at top accounts and increasing customer technical confidence
  • Providing recommendations on software and hardware architectures to ensure customer success
  • Collaborating with NI Account Manager(s) to lead development and execution of account technical strategy
  • Leveraging industry knowledge to uncover and influence customer future technical needs and challenges

About the company

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Emerson

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Emerson is a leading global technology, software, and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial and commercial markets.We help customers in the world’s most essential industries solve the biggest challenges of modern life. Every day, our global workforce fulfills our unified Purpose and lives out the Values we hold close as an organization: Integrity, Safety & Quality, Support Our People, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, and Innovation.Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: We drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. We invest in our employees to ensure they have the marketplace knowledge, skills, and competencies to bring this Purpose to life while competing and leading in a global economy. Our training programs focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership.Our success is measured by the positive impact we make on people, our communities, and the world through our unwavering focus on environmental, social, and regulatory progress. Learn more about us!Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer you the right options to meet your individual and family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more. We also provide you flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their experiences and perspectives – and that reflects the world around us. We believe a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas 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.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryIndustrial Machinery Manufacturing
Company size10001

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Job description

If you are a Field Applications Engineer professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. In this role, you will partner with customers to understand their technical challenges, recommend innovative software and hardware solutions, and help drive successful outcomes using NI test and measurement technologies. Working collaboratively with account managers, customers, and internal technical teams, you will contribute to technical strategy development, customer success, and business growth while delivering value through innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion.
 
 
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
  • Building key technical relationships at top accounts, demonstrating strong technical credibility and increasing customer technical confidence in NI solutions.
  • Understanding and assisting in the creation of customer technical requirements.
  • Providing recommendations on software and hardware architectures while helping customers understand the next steps to ensure success.
  • Collaborating with NI Account Manager(s) as part of an account team to lead development and execution of the account technical strategy, providing insight to the overall account strategy and pipeline.
  • Coordinating with and informing internal technical stakeholders to execute account technical initiatives and provide feedback to increase account success.
  • Leveraging industry, application area, and account knowledge to uncover and influence customer future technical needs and challenges, generating further technical demand for NI products, services, and support.
  • Building trusted customer relationships through technical consultation and solution-focused engagement.
  • Contributing to a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement.


    This position is compensated by 80% base salary and 20% variable pay based on achievement of annual quota attainment.


 
Who You Are:
You build strong customer partnerships and work collaboratively across teams to meet shared objectives. You communicate effectively in a variety of settings, actively listen to understand diverse perspectives, and adapt your approach to meet stakeholder needs. You apply business insight and technical expertise to identify opportunities, solve complex challenges, and create value for customers. You consistently build trust through credibility, integrity, and a commitment to achieving successful outcomes.

 
For This Role, You Will Need:
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
  • Experience applying engineering, test, measurement, automation, or software development principles in a professional environment.
  • Programming experience supporting technical solutions, applications, or systems development.
  • Willingness and ability to travel to support customer and business needs.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
  • Commitment to delivering customer-focused solutions while working collaboratively across functions.

 
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
  • Degree concentration in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
  • Experience with NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, and NI PXI platform, including developer certifications.
  • English language competency with effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Advanced skill in at least one of the following programming languages: LabVIEW, .NET, Python, C++, or C#.
  • Advanced skill in FPGA development using VHDL or LabVIEW FPGA.
  • Experience in a customer-facing role.
  • Experience contributing to organizational, account, or engagement strategies.
  • Ability to integrate business, operational, and interpersonal considerations into technical engagements.
  • Experience supporting automated test, validation, instrumentation, or measurement applications.

 
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.

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