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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Engineer - **Company:** Emerson LLLP - **Location:** Florham Park, NJ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $76,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Application Notes, CANopen, Communications Protocols, DeviceNet, Ethernet, EtherCAT, Modbus, Profibus, Salesforce.Com, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) - **Published:** May 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g0d2gp ## About the Role A bachelor's degree in Engineering or another STEM field or equivalent practical experience (such as 7+ years of industrial automation experience focused on pneumatic control) Working knowledge of pneumatic valves, pneumatic actuators, grippers, electric slide actuators, electric grippers, pressure sensors, flow sensors, and proportional regulators Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Profibus, Modbus TCP/RTU, CANopen, DeviceNet, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and EtherCAT Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time (about one week per month) A valid U.S. driver's license Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart: Experience presenting technical concepts to non-technical audiences Machine safety or safety control systems certifications or qualifications Experience working at a systems integrator, particularly in pneumatic or motion control applications Exposure to stepper motors, linear drives, and electric linear motion control Experience supporting high-uptime industrial systems Familiarity with a broad range of industrial processes A strong interest or passion for industrial automation, 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. ## Description Are you looking for a dynamic, customer-facing engineering role where your technical expertise truly makes an impact? As an **Applications Engineer at Emerson** , you will partner closely with the sales team to deliver innovative automation solutions to customers across North America. This role is **fully remote** , with a preferred location in **Detroit, MI; Florham Park, NJ; Cleveland, OH; Chicago, IL; or Indianapolis, IN** . In this role, you will work hands-on with customers and internal teams to solve real-world challenges and support successful product deployments. You will dive into technical details, address complex problems, and translate insights into clear, compelling guidance on product capabilities, limitations, and best-fit applications. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will help customers adopt new technologies that improve efficiency, reliability, and performance. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Put customers first by understanding their challenges and identifying effective technical solutions Support customer applications involving pneumatics, fieldbus systems, I/O, and electric actuation Provide hands-on support during startup and commissioning of new applications Create and deliver engaging product and solution demonstrations Present technical workshops to customers and formal training courses to Emerson teams Conduct plant tours, site inspections, and customer visits Interpret pneumatic circuits from schematics and diagrams Provide on-site emergency technical support when required Attend and support tradeshows, industry events, and customer engagements Assist customers in modernizing from older, legacy products and systems Write technical articles, application notes, and contribute to the product knowledge base Serve as a subject matter expert on customer support cases Design, assemble, test, and simulate systems to diagnose and resolve reported product issues Collaborate with marketing, product management, engineering, sales, production, and quality teams Utilize Salesforce.com-based tools for activity tracking and reporting Who You Are: You communicate effectively in one-on-one conversations, small groups, and large audiences, adapting your message to diverse styles and experience levels. You build trust by listening closely, asking thoughtful questions, and translating technical information into clear, practical guidance. You approach complex challenges with curiosity and structure, applying sound judgment and technical expertise to deliver solutions that align with customer needs. Through collaboration and accountability, you help bridge the gap between technology and application while ensuring strong customer outcomes. ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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