Senior Process Automation System Engineer

If you are a Process Control Automation professional looking for growth and professional development, we have a great opportunity for you! Emerson is looking to add a Senior Process Automation System Engineer to one of our following locations, Durham, NC, Blue Bell, PA, Houston, TX, Round Rock, TX, St. Louis, MO, or Kansas City, KS.

You will perform/own the design, implementation, testing, and startup of Process Control Systems for our clients using DeltaV. You will work with customers, other engineers, and project managers at Emerson.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead or Work on a project team responsible for the design, configuration, and testing of continuous and batch control strategies.
• Plan, coordinate and review the work of other project team members (or a subset of the team).
• Work with customer’s process engineers to develop functional requirements.
• Lead and Participate in the start-up of complex systems at the client facility.
• Understand the project scope and financials; identify change orders and justify changes to Project Management.
• Proactively develop customer relationships; anticipate and provide solutions to customer needs giving high priority to customer satisfaction.
• Act as a mentor for individuals within the engineering organization.

Who You Are:

You optimally communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. You anticipate customer needs and provide services that are beyond their expectations. You follow through on your commitments gaining confidence of others in your abilities. You deal constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes and lead a group of engineers.

For This Role You Will Need:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or associates degree/diploma in a technical discipline
• Minimum years of experience with bachelor’s degree or years of experience with -year degree
• At least years' experience in Process Control Automation design, configuration, testing and startup using DeltaV
• Must convey a professional image with and build relationships with customers
• Must be comfortable in plant sites, and possess the ability to navigate staircases, ladders, scaffolding, and catwalks
• Up to % travel – consisting of short term and long term assignments
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical/Electrical Engineering preferred
• Experience leading small to medium sized project teams
• Design and implementation experience using the DeltaV process control system on Life Sciences projects
• Experience leading/working on complex batch process control projects in the Life Sciences Industry using DeltaV; designing, implementing and testing control strategies and providing startup support at site.

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, (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.

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