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Applications Engineer

Emerson
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/13/2026
Job Description

National Instruments (NI) is now the new Test & Measurement (T&M) business unit in Emerson's portfolio.

Come join our team of Applications Engineers! In this role, you will work closely with Test & Measurement’s sales and business development teams to meet or exceed sales quota by providing technical leadership in qualifying, advancing, and closing sales opportunities. We are seeking new and recent graduates with a strong technical background and customer-focused mentality to join a team of business and technical leaders who drive new areas of growth for T&M within the Semiconductor/Electronics industries!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Interacting with customers to understand their technical and operational requirements and recommend appropriate T&M solutions
  • Creating proof-of-concepts with T&M NI hardware and software for demonstrations to customers
  • Building relationships and trust with customers and account managers
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams on product feedback and contribute towards technical initiatives

In your first six months, you will receive tailored technical and business training that will prepare you for an AE role serving customers in the Semiconductor / Electronics Industry.

Who You Are:

You understand the importance and interdependence of internal customer relationships. You include others in executing on decisions creating a buy in mentality. You drill down to root causes to gather relevant information. You research initiatives and try new approaches. You know how to prepare for unexpected outcomes and try different solutions. You convert ideas into actions and produce results with new initiatives.

For this Role, You Will Need:

  • Bachelor of Science degree with an engineering or computer science concentration
  • Familiarity with electronic measurement equipment (e.g., Power supplies, DMMs, Scopes, function generators, etc.)
  • Familiarity with high-level programming language (e.g., C, C , C#, LabVIEW, Python, etc.)
  • English language proficiency
  • Effective oral, written, presentation and communication skills
  • Effective collaboration skills
  • Availability to travel up to 25% of time throughout the Americas region
  • Work authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

  • Knowledge of RF communications
  • Knowledge of Power electronics

Our Offer to You:

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit 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, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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 inspire innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

The 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

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.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com .

About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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