Test Engineer

Are you a skilled Test & Evaluation Engineer ready to make a meaningful impact? Emerson is seeking a talented professional to join our team in Marshalltown, Iowa. In this role, you’ll play a key part in advancing our High Performance Butterfly Valve product line—driving innovation, influencing design decisions, and helping push the boundaries of engineering excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to work hands-on with cutting‑edge technology while contributing to products that power critical industries around the world.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Be responsible for test lab safety, operations and organization.
• Lead future development of lab space specific to Isolation Valve testing. 
• Provide technical input and direction to the design and evaluation of new product concepts, including conceptualization, design review, and testing of complex products.
• Interpret industry standards that pertain to High Performance Butterfly Valve testing and coordinate testing associated with certification.
• Create, document, and implement engineering best practices and test plans in cooperation with global design teams.
• Evaluate experimental data and prepare engineering reports, including analysis, conclusions, and recommendations. 
• Design, build, and operate complex test equipment and automated data acquisition systems, using programming applications such as LabVIEW, FlexLogger, DIAdem, and DeltaV.
• Work effectively in a global and local team with the ability to work independently in local test facility to drive projects forward.
• Develop and administer formal and informal training to other team members. 
• Leverage expertise in valve test methods and lead continuous improvement and implementation of test technologies across the global labs.
• Establish and grow your professional network.

 Who You Are:

• You engage key stakeholders early and consider the upside and downside scenarios. You treat mistakes as stepping-stones and reduce risk by testing consequences. You understand the importance and interdependence of internal customer relationships. You create a plan and outline for various audiences. You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive.

 For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar discipline, or significant related experience in lieu of degree
• Well organized, detail oriented and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and risk management in planning process.
• Ability to apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics and physical sciences to real-world applications supporting the development of products, test equipment, test procedures, and measurement techniques.
• Strong technical communication skills both written and verbal.  Should be able to easily communicate complex technical subjects to customers with a variety of backgrounds.

 Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Agricultural Engineering or similar discipline, or significant related experience in lieu of degree
• 1+ years of related work experience in product testing or similar role. 
• Previous butterfly valve and other valve design experience is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in engineering documentation, drafting, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Solid modeling knowledge and experience using Solid Works 3D/Creo/Inventor or similar modelling software.
• Lean/ Six Sigma knowledge and/or certification. 

 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. This role has the flexibility of a remote work option for one day a week. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity and efficiency as we serve the needs of our customers.
• 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. 
   

Our Location:

Marshalltown, Iowa, combines the charm of a close-knit community with the conveniences of a thriving city. Located in central Iowa, less than an hour from both Des Moines and Ames, Marshalltown offers easy access to urban amenities while providing a variety of local outdoor recreation activities like hiking, biking, golf, swimming, and exploring local parks. With its affordable cost of living, excellent schools, and vibrant diverse local culture, Marshalltown is a welcoming place to call home!

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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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