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Senior Automation Engineer

Emerson

On-site
Mexicali, Baja California
Full-time
Senior
Salary not listedPosted 1w ago

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Job description

Emerson is hiring a Senior Automation Engineer — a full-time, based in Mexicali, Baja California role. Apply directly on Emerson's careers page below.

Senior Automation Engineer

Location: MEXICALI, BAJA CALIFORNIA, Mexico

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
  • Develop and execute strategic market and product line business plans aligned with growth and operational efficiency goals.
  • Identify opportunities to build internal technical capabilities, including test stand design and development.
  • Analyze market trends, customer needs, and internal capabilities to define strategic direction.
  • Support the transition from external procurement to in-house solutions, improving cost efficiency and flexibility.
  • Create compelling business cases and presentations to support investment and capability development decisions.
  • Evaluate make-versus-buy scenarios, including partnerships, acquisitions, and internal development opportunities.
  • Conduct assessments for joint ventures, licensing agreements, and collaborative engineering initiatives.
  • Partner closely with engineering, operations, and production teams to align business strategy with plant needs.
  • Support faster execution of product validation and testing through improved internal processes and tools.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders across functions and locations, leveraging best practices from sister plants.

 
Who You Are:
  • You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You analyze complex, high-quality, and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems effectively. You anticipate future possibilities and translate them into breakthrough strategies that create long-term value. You develop and deliver communications that clearly convey insights and influence decisions across technical and business audiences.

 
For This Role, You Will Need:
  • Demonstrated ability to develop business strategies or lead capability-building initiatives.
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret market, cost, and operational data.
  • Ability to connect technical concepts with strategic and financial outcomes.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering and operations.
  • Effective communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in evolving environments.
  • Commitment to integrity, collaboration, and inclusive teamwork.

 
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
  • Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or engineering-driven environments.
  • Exposure to test systems, product validation, or equipment development.
  • Experience supporting cost reduction or internal capability development initiatives.
  • Familiarity with make-versus-buy analysis, partnerships, or capital investment decisions.
  • Ability to translate technical requirements into business value.
  • Experience leveraging best practices across multiple sites or regions.

 
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
If you are a Technical Strategic Business Developer professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers the chance to drive both strategic growth and operational transformation. You will lead initiatives that strengthen internal technical capabilities—particularly in the design and development of test systems—while shaping business strategies that improve efficiency, reduce external dependencies, and support product validation and innovation. This role connects market insight, engineering collaboration, and business planning to deliver measurable impact for the Mexicali plant and broader organization.

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