Leader - Firmware Test

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Team and People Development
• Build an inclusive and encouraging environment for employees within the organization for the purpose of new product development and sustenance of M&A products
• Develop and implement strategies towards talent development and aligning to the vision of global product group and local management
• Identify and implement plans for technical competency development within M&A group
• Attract, develop, appraise, and retain qualified and skilled staff.
• Motivate, empower, and develop the firmware development functional team
• Contribute and support to manage budget to fund yearly operations and infrastructure, people development
• Build culture of collaboration, transparency, result oriented project teams with strong alignment to respective business sites.
• Project & Delivery Management
• Steer the Firmware Test team in M&A to ensure delivery of projects/products to time and budget.
• Ensure projects/programs are well defined, prioritized, tracked, and communicated in a consistent and effective manner well aligned with global functional leads for the group
• Closely work with Global 'Measurement & Analytical' Functional leaders understanding product roadmap, priorities and program management
• Process & Quality Improvement
• Facilitate evaluation of tools, technologies, and processes.
• Continuously improve development processes and tools for productivity.
• Interact with Emerson 'Measurement & Analytical' engineering teams to identify synergies and best practices and share across other product groups in Measurement Solutions and within M&A for maximizing benefits
• Engage in budgeting, resource planning, and vendor management where applicable.
• Other responsibilities or tasks that are within your skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. The business reserves the right to make reasonable adjustments in line with business requirements.

WHO YOU ARE

You will communicate with clarity and impact, delivering messages in a concise and compelling manner while actively listening and checking for understanding. You will tailor your communication style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders and articulate ideas in ways that are broadly understandable. You will encourage and model the expression of diverse perspectives, fostering open and inclusive dialogue. You will approach difficult issues with optimism and confidence, sharing sensitive or unpopular viewpoints in a motivating and respectful way. You're honest and transparent, letting people know where they stand and willingly stepping up to lead challenging assignments. You will view talent development as a strategic priority, consistently using various methods to support others' growth. You will stay alert for developmental opportunities across teams and clearly communicate the value of stretch assignments. You will create a motivating work environment by understanding what drives each individual, giving them the autonomy to succeed, and inviting their input. You will earn trust easily by honoring commitments, keeping confidence, and expressing yourself with integrity and credibility. Even in uncertain situations, you will make high-quality decisions by seeking relevant input, separating facts from opinions, and demonstrating sound judgment that others respect. You are clearly able to take high quality decisions, even with incomplete information and during uncertainty. You will actively seek inputs from relevant sources to make timely, well-informed and effective decisions. You will convey clear performance expectations and follow up consistently while delegating jobs to achieve effective ownership. You will track the project work and progress and push team members to achieve higher performance.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering
• Overall 15+ yrs of experience in Firmware Testing with 3-5 years of experience in leadership

• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining high-performance new product development teams

• Complete knowledge of software test lifecycle and NPD product development process

• Understand the Measurement solutions business to encourage sharing of new ideas and best practices within the group
• Excellent technical, analytical, debugging, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a matrix environment within a complex global organization
• Experience of leading firmware testing teams
• Ability to flex working hours to accommodate global time differences

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience in leading and executing engineering project teams that develop new products
• Experience in Leading Firmware Testing team which has successfully delivered new product development and sustaining engineering projects.
• Solid understanding of embedded systems, firmware architecture, and network protocols.
• Experience with Stage gated NPD processes
• Experience with Agile Product Development, e.g., SCRUM, TDD, XP
• Experience working with international teams
• Excellent presentation and persuasion skills
• Provide valuable ideas for continuous improvement and innovation

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 competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, 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.