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Senior PBU Applications Engineer - AI & Nigel

Description for Internal Candidates

The Senior PBU Applications Engineer will drive technical demand for NI products by developing and demonstrating AI-enabled test and measurement solutions, with an emphasis on Nigel AI. The ideal candidate combines strong test and measurement expertise with knowledge of AI technologies and customer applications.

The successful candidate will identify high-value customer use cases, develop compelling Proofs of Concept ( PoCs ) and demos, and help accelerate AI and Nigel adoption across customers and PBU Engineering.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Engage with customers to identify test, measurement, and AI opportunities and use cases.

Create and demonstrate AI-enabled PoCs and solutions using Nigel AI and the NI platform.

Demonstrate how AI can improve engineering workflows, productivity, development, debugging, and data analysis.

Partner with AMs, BDMs, and Business Lines to drive technical demand and position NI's AI and test capabilities.

Develop reusable AI-enabled demos, reference architectures, and technical content.

Contribute to customer workshops, webinars, training, and industry events.

Stay current on generative AI, AI agents, and emerging technologies relevant to test and measurement.

Share customer insights with R&D, Product Management, and PBU Engineering to influence AI and product roadmaps.

Mentor PBU engineers and help expand AI and Nigel expertise across the organization.

For This Role, You Will Need:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering , Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience.

Must have Hands-on experience with both NI hardware and software platforms.

Strong understanding of automated test , measurement , validation, and verification.

Working knowledge of AI/ML, generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Python or similar programming languages.

Strong customer-facing, technical communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to travel for customer engagements .

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

Experience with Nigel AI or AI-enabled engineering tools.

Experience developing AI-based PoCs , demos, or engineering workflows.

Experience with customers in PBU focus areas such as Life Sciences, Electrical Machinery, Energy, and Academic.

NI software certifications such as CTD, CLD, or higher.

Self-starter with the ability to turn emerging technologies into practical customer solutions.

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, 401(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.

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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