Sr. Innovation Engineer

Role overview

Sr. Innovation Engineer at Emerson India

At Emerson, we are looking for a Mechanical Innovation Engineer to drive the exploration, assessment, and development of new technologies for High Performance Butterfly Valves.

Responsibilities

• You will apply advanced engineering expertise, analytical thinking, simulation, testing, and design methodologies to solve complex challenges and transform research outcomes into practical product innovations.
• Develop new product concepts aligned with customer needs and market opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, testing, simulation, materials engineering, marketing, and supply chain.
• Support strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned Who You Are: You consistently anticipate future possibilities and translate them into innovative solutions.

Preferred qualifications and skills

• That Set You Apart: Experience in industrial valve engineering and product development.
• Experience working within matrixed organizations and global engineering teams.
• Knowledge of valve design and certification standards such as EN 12516, ASME B16.34, API 609, AWWA, ISO 15848, API 607, TSx, and SIL.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and continuously improve engineering processes and products.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving, technology adoption, and organizational success.
• Our Culture & Commitment to You: At Emerson, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and better business outcomes.
• We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute.
• We foster professional growth through continuous learning, career development opportunities, and meaningful work that makes a difference.
• Our culture encourages collaboration, integrity, curiosity, and a passion for delivering solutions that improve the world around us.

Employment details

• Location: PUNE [MAHARASHTRA] [India]

Application details

• You apply strong analytical thinking and sound judgment to solve complex technical challenges.

Additional role details

• In this role, you will contribute to the creation of innovative product concepts and enhancements that improve performance, reliability, and safety.
• The role also serves as a key bridge between research activities and product development, ensuring innovative technologies are successfully integrated into new and existing product designs In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Lead the development and implementation of innovative High Performance Butterfly Valve technologies and concepts.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the mechanical design and performance of valve components and systems.
• Guide projects from concept development through detailed design, validation, and implementation.
• Establish, document, and implement engineering best practices and design methodologies.
• Mentor engineering team members by sharing technical expertise and providing project guidance.
• You build collaborative relationships across functions and geographic locations to achieve shared objectives.
• You actively support knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and the development of others while maintaining focus on delivering high-quality results.
• For This Role, You Will Need: Min. of 15 years related experience with min. of 5 years in the area of industrial valves Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in applying engineering fundamentals to mechanical systems and developing new product concepts.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with pressure-retaining materials, material coatings, wear mechanisms, machine design, material selection, and manufacturing methods.
• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies, including additive manufacturing and multi-axis machining.
• Ability to execute the complete product development lifecycle, from customer requirements through prototype testing and production implementation.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as Inventor, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks.
• Working knowledge of international engineering standards and quality systems, including ASME, API, EN, ISO, and related valve standards.
• Experience with design verification and engineering methodologies such as GD&T, DFMEA, QFD, DFM/A, Six Sigma, and engineering calculations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a global and collaborative environment.
• Flexibility to collaborate across global time zones and travel as business needs require.