Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Engineering Support Specialist to drive operational excellence across our system development lifecycle. This role is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and optimizing processes, tools, and documentation that support engineering teams in delivering high-quality custom test & measurement systems. The ideal candidate has strong experience in hardware lifecycle management, engineering documentation, and cross-functional collaboration. 

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Lifecycle Management 

• Oversee end-to-end hardware lifecycle processes from concept to end of life. 
• Maintain governance around change management, version control, and release processes. 
• Partner with engineering leaders to ensure lifecycle milestones are met. 

Bill of Materials (BOM) Management 

• Manage the creation, accuracy, and maintenance of Bills of Materials. 
• Ensure BOM structures align with engineering requirements, manufacturing needs, and configuration management standards. 
• Support cross-functional teams with BOM updates and change requests. 

Engineering workflow and adherence 

• Collaborate across supporting functions (manufacturing,  security, safety, configuration management and quality) and engineering teams to integrate industry best practices requirements into system development. 
• Ensure engineering processes meet compliance, regulatory, and security standards. 
• Identify gaps in workflows and lead initiatives to streamline and standardize engineering operations. 

Engineering & Requirements Tool Management 

• Administer engineering tools used for requirements management, design documentation, and workflow tracking. 
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for tool configuration, process integration, and user support. 
• Evaluate and recommend improvements or new tools to enhance engineering productivity. 

Engineering Templates & Document Control 

• Create and maintain standardized engineering templates, forms, and documentation guidelines. 
• Ensure documentation is properly controlled, versioned, and accessible across teams. 
• Drive consistency, quality, and compliance across all engineering documentation. 

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Experience in hardware engineering operations, product lifecycle management, or related fields. 
• Strong understanding of BOM structures, configuration management, and engineering change processes. 
• Familiarity with system development best practices and safety/compliance workflows. 
• Hands-on experience with engineering tools (e.g., requirements management systems, PLM/ALM platforms). 
• Excellent communication, organization, and process development skills. 
• Legal authorization to work in the US - visa sponsorship will not be provided. 

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart: 

• Experience managing tools such as Jira, Azure, DOORS, Visure, Agile PLM, MRPeasy or similar. 
• Background working with cross-functional hardware, firmware, and manufacturing teams. 
• Knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory standards. 
• Experience with NI Platform and the test and measurement industry 

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.  

Total Rewards Philosophy: At Emerson, our employee’s passion for innovation and results drives our success. We actively pursue new technologies, capabilities and approaches to drive tangible value for our customers. To reward this passion for innovation and results, Emerson makes meaningful investments in our people. We provide competitive compensation, integrated benefits offerings and fulfilling career journeys that support the growth of each employee. We firmly believe that when Emerson is successful in achieving its operational and financial goals, our employees share in the company’s success. The salary range for this role is $82,800 – 140,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to the role.