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At Test & Measurement, we celebrate creative problem solving and we empower innovation. As an NI R&D Mechanical Engineer, you will enjoy working with kind and bold people on challenging tasks. You will have the unique opportunity to take ownership and be accountable for the success of your design and products. You will play a key role in mechanical design and system integration from concept through productization.

A Mechanical Engineer at NI ensures that a design meets its technical specifications, business goals, and customer needs. You may design a variety of different products and systems including assemblies, enclosures, and accessories for test and measurement hardware.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Develop, model, prototype, and refine solutions for NI products and integrated electronic systems

Select and approve materials, components, and mechanical hardware

Create materials processing specifications for part manufacturing.

Certify and support external vendors involved in product/part manufacturing.

Conduct tolerance stack-up, thermal and structural analyses of products and subsystems.

Conduct verification and validation testing for your products.

Provide support to the manufacturing team throughout production.

Support purchasing to ensure quality delivery of all mechanical parts.

Become a leading technical resource on electronics packaging technology

Who You Are:

You are passionate about technology and are dedicated to delivering high-quality features. You research initiatives and try new approaches. You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You make connections and build relationships with your colleagues, focusing on creating and effective collaborative style. You take time to ask questions and define the problem and make learning a priority and a goal. You dig for root causes of a problem and look for patterns. You try different solutions for problems and learn from the results.

For This Role, You Will Need:

B.S. or M.S. in mechanical engineering

Minimum 2 years of experience in mechanical or system design

Strong understanding of fundamental mechanical design principles and processes

Knowledge in heat transfer, structural analysis, tolerance analysis, design of experiments, and mechanical design

Proficient experience in 3D CAD software programs, Creo Parametric preferred

Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

Experience in Product Life Management systems, Windchill preferred

Exposure to structural and thermal FEA tools

Strong work ethic and drive to succeed

Effective communication skills and ability to work in a group environment with people of all levels

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

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 inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

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.

This 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.

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.

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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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