Project Engineer Intermediate 1
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, or a related technical field is required.
- A minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, including PLC programming and/or DCS systems, is required.
- Strong experience programming PLCs and DCS platforms using multiple programming languages, such as Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagrams (FBD), Sequential Function Charts (SFC), and Structured Text, is required.
- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, tuning, and troubleshooting PID control loops and advanced process control strategies is required.
- Solid knowledge of industrial communications and SCADA systems, including Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP, IEC 61850, IEC 104, DNP3, and Profibus, with proven troubleshooting and configuration experience, is required.
- Experience developing and configuring HMI and SCADA graphical interfaces for industrial applications is required.
- Proven experience executing Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), including participation in at least 4 FATs and 4 commissioning/start-up projects, is required.
- The ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical diagrams, wiring schematics, loop drawings, and P&IDs is required.
- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to independently lead projects, coordinate technical resources, and effectively manage customer relationships with minimal supervision, are required.
- Design some non-complex solutions with minimal direction.
- Design and implement hardware databases, logic, graphics, and data links.
- Select hardware and software for project implementation with guidance.
- Review application documentation for quality, accuracy, and completeness.
- Work closely with project technical leaders to verify that project requirements are met.
- Solve technical problems using standard procedures, modifications to standard procedures, experience, or methods developed in previous assignments.
- Work closely with partners to meet project requirements and deadlines.
- Communicate accurately with customers.
- Work proactively and independently.
- Execute assigned projects and services successfully and ensure high customer satisfaction.
- Execute project tasks and site services according to quality standards, delivery dates, and assigned budgets.
- Lead activities such as factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, commissioning, and startup.
- Lead implementation teams working across plant processes and applications, participating in project phases such as in-house engineering, FAT, and SAT.
- Execute assigned projects successfully and ensure high customer satisfaction.
- Own functional design for hardware and software, including reverse engineering in retrofit projects.
- Develop implementation and commissioning plans and align them with project requirements.
- Supervise remote engineering teams.
- Support supervision of subcontractors during engineering and commissioning phases.
- Lead low- to medium-complexity commissioning and plant startups and act as site leader for a small group of 1–3 engineers.
- Track project progress, budget performance, and risk assessments, and issue weekly reports.
- Participate in acquiring knowledge and experience by partnering with more senior technical staff members and subject-matter-expert teams.
- Mentor less experienced partners as required.
- Contribute to updating department technical documentation as required.
- Participate in continuous improvement and innovation activities.
- Experience with process industries such as power generation, oil and gas, water/wastewater, chemical, mining, food and beverage, or manufacturing.
- Experience leading commissioning and startup activities for automation projects.
About the company
Emerson Electric builds automation equipment and software for organizations that operate factories, utilities, and industrial facilities. Its instruments measure conditions such as pressure and flow, while valves, controllers, and software help operators regulate processes and track equipment performance. DeltaV manages industrial control systems, and the company also develops test and measurement tools used to validate electronic products. Customers pay for equipment, software licenses, and services that support installation, maintenance, and operation across a plant's life. Emerson was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Clayton, Missouri, in the St. Louis area.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Clayton, Missouri
Founded
1890
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Cash generation supports investment: Emerson reported $1.323 billion in fiscal third-quarter free cash flow in August 2026.
- Leadership skills have dedicated support: Emerson's global learning centers run workshops including Leading at Emerson and Crucial Conversations.
- MBA graduates have a structured path: Emerson's leadership development programme rotates participants across businesses and departments over four years.
What critics are saying
- Restructuring affects employees: August 2026 filings show Emerson recorded $123 million in severance and benefits over nine months.
- Hardware margins face input costs: Emerson depends on electronics, rare earth metals, steel, and other industrial materials.
- Product failures carry industrial consequences: Emerson's valves, instruments, and control systems operate inside complex manufacturing processes.
What makes Emerson Electric unique
- Gas processing is a foothold: Emerson says 70% of the world's liquefied natural gas flows through its valves.
- Instrument choice stays open: Emerson's LabVIEW supports over 7,000 drivers for NI and third-party test hardware.
- Measurement coding has integrated assistance: LabVIEW's Nigel AI generates test code and gives advice inside the programming environment.
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0%US industrial automation companies Rockwell Automation, Emerson, and Honeywell Technologies are positioned to benefit as rising interest rates push businesses to cut costs through automation. The Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes have increased borrowing costs and inflation pressures, forcing companies to improve efficiency. Rockwell Automation reported 10% organic sales growth in its fiscal third quarter of 2026, with adjusted earnings up 40%. Strong demand came from semiconductors, data centres, e-commerce, and warehouse automation sectors. Emerson, with a $90 billion market capitalisation, saw underlying sales rise 6% and adjusted earnings increase 13% in the same period. Its semiconductor sales jumped 70% year over year. Honeywell Technologies recently spun off its aerospace business to focus on industrial and building automation. Its stand-alone business achieved 4% organic sales growth, with orders rising 16% and backlog reaching $20 billion. All three companies are trading above their five-year average valuations.
Global automation leader Emerson plans to build a new automation solutions service centre in Qatar's Umm Alhoul Free Zone. The 3,500-square-metre facility will house the region's first certified flow calibration lab and expand Emerson's capabilities across the Middle East and Africa. The centre will offer measurement instrumentation solutions, spare parts distribution, customer training facilities, and distributed control system integration services. Opening in phases, control systems and measurement solutions will launch in December 2026, with the calibration lab following in early 2027. The investment aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030's economic diversification goals. The facility adds to Emerson's existing Middle East presence in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, helping regional customers reduce operational disruptions and accelerate project timelines.
Emerson has acquired Glue Inc., an innovator in AI-enabled validation and test software. The acquisition strengthens Emerson's Test & Measurement capabilities and accelerates development of NI Nigel AI, the industry's first AI optimised for test and measurement workflows. Glue Studio's technology specialises in AI-centric test generation and planning. The platform will be integrated into Nigel, which is embedded within NI software and trained in test system design, methodologies, and data analysis. This integration will enhance Nigel's ability to connect validation workflows and accelerate the path from design to verified performance. "Glue Studio brings highly complementary capabilities that align closely with Emerson's strategy to lead in software-defined test and measurement," said Ritu Favre, group president of Test & Measurement at Emerson. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Emerson Electric reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results exceeding expectations, driven by broad-based order growth and stronger demand in North America and Asia. CEO Lal Karsanbhai said underlying orders rose 7% whilst underlying sales increased 6%. Growth verticals surged 27%, led by semiconductor growth of 53% and power generation up 37%. Adjusted earnings per share rose 13% year-over-year to $1.71, surpassing guidance. Following the performance, Emerson raised its full-year outlook. The company now expects fiscal 2026 underlying sales growth of 3.5%, adjusted earnings per share of approximately $6.55, and free cash flow of roughly $3.6 billion. Third-quarter free cash flow increased 36% to $1.3 billion. The company's backlog reached $8.2 billion, up 7% year-over-year.
Emerson reported third quarter results for the period ended 30 June 2026, with underlying sales up 6% and net sales rising 7%. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.555 per share, payable on 10 September 2026. Adjusted earnings per share increased 13% in the quarter. Operating cash flow grew 34%, whilst free cash flow rose 36%. Adjusted segment EBITA margin expanded 140 basis points to 28.5%. Underlying orders increased 7%, led by Software & Systems and broad-based growth in North America and Asia. The company raised its full year 2026 guidance, now expecting underlying sales growth of approximately 3.5% and adjusted earnings per share of around $6.55. Emerson plans to return approximately $2.2 billion to shareholders through $1 billion in share repurchases and $1.2 billion in dividends.