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Life Sciences Senior Industrial Engineer RTS

Emerson

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Kansas City, KS
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Job Overview:

If you are a professional looking for an opportunity to grow in our Life Sciences organization, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you!  As a Senior Industrial Engineer, you will be part of our global Life Sciences Professional Services team, responsible for the successful implementation of our Real-Time Scheduling (RTS) deployments.  RTS is Emerson’s discrete event simulation application used for finite scheduling, debottlenecking, and capacity analysis of complex manufacturing processes.  If you have experience with discrete event simulation tools, an understanding of software deployment, and key manufacturing processes in Life Sciences, you will be positioned to guide our customers with best practices and support our Life Sciences team.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Use discrete event simulation to model complex processes, including debottlenecking and capacity engineering of manufacturing systems
  • Apply consultative skills in customer-facing meetings to understand processes and integrate varying sources of data into the RTS software
  • Develop algorithms for design of experiment, display of data, optimization methods, and efficiency methods 
  • Implement and support the software, working with clients to incorporate upgrades and changes
  • Assist Technology teams with product testing and development of product features and enhancements
  • Work to deliver projects within budgeted timeline, and engage customers to ensure satisfaction with the software

Who You Are: 

You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. You are decisive and make high-quality decisions, even when based on incomplete information or in the face of uncertainty.  You effectively align the interests of multiple, diverse stakeholders. 

For This Role, You Will Need: 

  • BS degree in Engineering with 5 years experience
  • Knowledgeable with discrete event simulation tools (e.g., FlexSim, Simio)
  • Good knowledge of probability and statistics
  • Ability to independently develop software solutions for novel problems
  • Experience in mathematical modeling and scripting languages (e.g., VBA, Python, Matlab)
  • Strong interpersonal skills for customer interactions
  • Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position. 

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart: 

  • Experience in the Life Sciences industry
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment as both a leader and an individual contributor

Our Culture and 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.​

Learn more about our Culture & Values. ​


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