Associate Engineer - Latham, NY, United States

Description · If you are an Entry‑Level Controls Engineer professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers the chance to work on meaningful automation and control solutions that support the modernization and sustainability of the North American power ...

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Description

If you are an Entry‑Level Controls Engineer professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers the chance to work on meaningful automation and control solutions that support the modernization and sustainability of the North American power grid. You will join a collaborative team delivering gas turbine retrofit projects using Emerson's Ovation product line, gaining hands‑on experience with real‑world applications, control strategies, and system design.

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL: 

• Learn combustion turbine operations, mechanical fundamentals, and system behavior to support controls development.
• Build foundational knowledge of combustion turbine control strategies used in modern power generation systems.
• Develop application code solutions and contribute to real-world project deliverables.
• Assist in designing, developing, and testing HMI control screens that support operator visibility and decision‑making.
• Support software testing, troubleshooting, and application validation using historical and live system data.
• Contribute to the development of software standards, templates, and best practices to improve consistency and quality.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—internally and externally—to support successful project execution.
• Receive mentorship and hands‑on guidance from experienced controls engineers as you build technical depth and engineering judgment.

Who You Are:
You communicate clearly and confidently, ensuring your ideas are understood by both technical and non‑technical audiences. You build strong relationships by listening carefully, sharing knowledge openly, and working collaboratively toward team goals. You stay curious and open‑minded, asking thoughtful questions to understand challenges and explore new possibilities. When priorities shift, you remain adaptable and focused, approaching problems with a calm, solutions‑oriented mindset.

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM degree
• Interest in controls engineering, troubleshooting, and power generation systems. 
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and grow in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. 
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines. 
• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed to support projects. 
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder). Emerson will not petition for H-1B or any other visa for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART: 

• Coursework, internships, or hands-on project experience related to control systems, automation, or power systems. 
• Exposure to software testing, HMI design, or system validation. 
• Familiarity with industrial control systems or programming languages such as ladder logic, function block, or structured text. 
• An interest in power generation technology, sustainability, or modernization of legacy infrastructure. 
• Ability to analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and apply engineering principles to solve problems.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:
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/pay range for this role is $70,000 - $85,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role. 

We recognize that for our organization to support a diverse workforce, we must focus on employee wellbeing. We know that to do your best work, you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a market-leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, family formation benefits in addition to paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, inclusive of vacation, holiday, and sick leave. Our goal is to offer a strong benefits foundation while allowing employees the flexibility to choose options that best suit their needs. 

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. 

This philosophy is fundamental to living our company's values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.  Learn more about our  Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.  

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training. 

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