Order Engineer

Emerson Electric
Reno, NV
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for mechanical engineering graduates or early-career engineers who thrive in a collaborative environment and can manage documentation and design tasks.

Best fit for

  • Recent mechanical engineering graduates or engineers with up to 2 years of experience seeking growth in a collaborative product engineering environment
    — “ideal for a recent engineering graduate or an engineer with up to 2 years of experience who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow”
  • Individuals who can balance independent work with team collaboration to improve product designs and documentation
    — “Team member on value engineering projects, assisting with designs, create/review CAD Models and Drawings, BOMs, and associated documents”

Things to consider

  • No visa sponsorship is available, so only candidates legally authorized to work in the US are eligible
    — “Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States”
  • The role is based in Reno, NV, with limited remote work options, which may affect work-life balance for remote-preference candidates
    — “This role has the flexibility of a remote work option for one day a week”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with CAD tools and your ability to create and review technical documentation
    — “engineer-to-order design, CAD and documentation, and production support”
  • Emphasize your track record of exceeding goals and solving complex problems in your resume or interview responses
    — “You have a track record of exceeding goals successfully”
  • Showcase your ability to work independently while maintaining strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills
    — “Interpersonal skills (team player) required to maintain a respectful and productive working relationship with all employees”
  • Demonstrate your capability to manage time effectively and meet project milestones
    — “Ability to time-manage self to meet project schedule milestones”
  • Include examples of your experience in evaluating risks and benefits of different solution options
    — “You evaluate pros and cons, risks and benefits of different solution options”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • engineer-to-order designs
  • contribute to product portfolio initiatives
  • assist in value engineering projects
Typical background
mechanical engineering degreeup to 2 years of experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Mechanical EngineeringCAD (solidworks)Written And Verbal CommunicationTeamworkProject ManagementAttention To Detail

Preferred

Product Data ManagementSAP

Stack & domain

SolidworksCADSAPLeadershipCommunicationTeamworkEngineeringManufacturing

About the role

Original posting from Emerson Electric

Are you an engineer who enjoys turning real customer needs into practical, manufacturable solutions? Seeking an Engineer within the Sustaining Engineering – Knife Gate Valve (KGV) Strategic Business Unit, reporting to the Engineering Manager. This role blends Order Engineering and Product Engineering, making it ideal for a recent engineering graduate or an engineer with up to 2 years of experience who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow. Your primary focus will be supporting the fulfillment of customer orders for existing products, including engineer-to-order designs for accessories and actuation solutions. You’ll also play an active role in product portfolio initiatives, contributing to design improvements, documentation, and release into production.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Sustainment of KGV products manufactured at Reno facility including: engineer-to-order design, CAD and documentation, and production supportAssist with preparing technical response to sales inquiries, and technical evaluation of suppliers and critical manufacturing processesPreparation of Inspection and Test Plans to meet customer specificationsTeam member on value engineering projects, assisting with designs, create/review CAD Models and Drawings, BOMs, and associated documentsWho You Are: 

You Identify and seize new opportunities. You evaluate pros and cons, risks and benefits of different solution options.  You have a track record of exceeding goals successfully. You work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

 For This Role, You Will Need:

Sound mechanical engineering skillsProficient in CAD preferably SolidWorksCompetent in written and verbal skillsSelf-motivated and able to prioritize work and stay focused on overall objectivesAbility to time-manage self to meet project schedule milestonesInterpersonal skills (team player) required to maintain a respectful and productive working relationship with all employees Thoroughness in documentation, attention to detailPreferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

Degree qualification in mechanical or related engineeringSound skills in product data management system and other software related to management of documents in a PDM environment, with experience in SAP an advantage. 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.

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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Source: Emerson Electric careers

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