Staff Mechanical Engineer – Test & Measurement Systems

Emerson

Mechanical Engineer designing custom test and measurement systems for Emerson’s automation technology business. Supporting turnkey solution requirements, prototyping, testing, and deployment with NI products and engineering teams.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Design principles and practices, with proficiency in 2D and 3D design tools such as Creo and SolidWorks. Capable of developing requirements documentation and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams while maintaining strong communication skills.

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Mechanical Design Principles2D And 3D Design ToolsRequirements DocumentationFMEA And RCCA MethodologiesGD&T Principles

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignPrototypingThermal AnalysisStress AnalysisFixture And Tool DesignFabrication TechniquesElectrical Design PrinciplesCreoSolidWorks

Soft Skills

Oral CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Mechanical EngineeringMechatronicsTurnkey Automated Test SolutionsDesign ReviewsSupplier Interaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support development of requirements documents, specifications, and statements of work
Assist with design, prototyping, testing, and deployment of mechanical components within turnkey automated test and measurement solutions
Contribute to project plans, milestones, and design reviews under guidance from senior engineers or project leads
Design, model, and prototype mechanical system components
Travel as needed, possibly up to 25%, domestically and abroad, to support project objectives
Work on problems of moderate scope with guidance from senior engineers or project leads
Apply standard mechanical design practices and procedures
Identify issues, escalate risks with proposed options, and seek input from senior engineers when evaluating tradeoffs
Develop skills in requirements documentation, supplier interaction, and design reviews
Work in a group development environment while taking initiative and working independently
Learn applicable technology, systems, and products quickly
Interact with NI customers, NI Alliance Partners, NI Sales Teams, NI Engineering Teams, and project stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics
2+ years of relevant industry experience in a Mechanical Design role
Working knowledge of fundamental mechanical design principles and processes
Experience with 2D and 3D design tools such as Creo or SolidWorks
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
Temporary visa holders listed in the posting, or candidates requiring current or future sponsorship, are not eligible for hire
Familiarity with fixture and tool design preferred
Familiarity with thermal analysis and stress analysis preferred
Familiarity with GD&T principles preferred
Knowledge of FMEA and RCCA methodologies preferred
Knowledge of fabrication techniques, including machining, stamping, extrusion, casting, and sheet metal layout, preferred
Basic knowledge of electrical design principles, including grounding, shielding, cable design, and ESD principles, preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) and profit-sharing plan
Variety of medical insurance plans
Dental and vision coverage
Family formation benefits
Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Recognition programs
Flexible time off plans, including vacation, holiday, and sick leave
Face-to-face and virtual training
Mentorship and coaching
Project management training
On-the-job training
Work-life balance