What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Development Program (ME) position at Emerson Career Site?
We are looking for an Engineer in Development, with an opportunity to have a significant impact on the Professional Tools business. The Engineering Development Program (EDP) is a three-year development program designed to provide a range of development opportunities, focused on engineering, to help recent university graduates build critical skills as they gain a well-rounded experience within our organization. These structured experiences will expose participants to several elements of our development process and provide real opportunities to collaborate with other employees and management, receive mentoring, gain multi-functional experience, and receive formal training. Rotational assignments include Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Development, Sustaining Engineering, and Continuous Improvement.
This role, based in Rockford, IL, will collaborate with very hardworking individuals dedicated to revolutionizing the industry! You’ll apply the latest technologies, equipment, and research facilities to bring your ideas to life. Your responsibilities will consist of product development, sustainability, and research. You will have the opportunity to develop new products for our customers, designed to meet their specific needs. These products include plumbing and electrical tools, accessories, and new market applications.
In this role, your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Apply the latest technologies, equipment, and research facilities to bring your ideas to life
- Your responsibilities will consist of product development, sustainability, and research.
- You will have the opportunity to develop new products for our customers, designed to meet their specific needs. These products include plumbing and electrical tools, accessories, and new market applications.
Who you are:
You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You introduce new ways of looking at problems. You are effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small, and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. You identify and seize new opportunities. You work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
Expected Start Date: May 2025
For this Role, You Will Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Legally eligible to work in the United States
- comfortable with up to 10% travel
- Able to relocate for positions as required
- GPA of 3.25 or above
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
- Engineering co-op or internship experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated strong leadership and technical skills
- Highly motivated and takes initiative
About the Team, You Will Join
The Engineering and Software Solutions team helps position the company in faster growth, and better dynamic businesses while strengthening relationships with customers and channel partners by providing full-stack development of innovative and differentiated features that enable new business solutions and enhanced customer experience.
- We adopt technologies and business practices that improve decision quality and accelerate time to market.
- We create a culture of collaboration, learning through experimentation, outcome focus, and continuous change.
- We promote self-directed teams and data-driven decision-making by people with expertise, closest to the market.
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.
Learn more about our Culture & Values.
Compensation Statement:
Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $72,000 - $75,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.
Salary : $72,000 - $75,000
