Machine learning engineer

Job Description

We are in search of a Machine Learning Engineer to join our Power & Water Solutions business based in Pittsburgh, PA.

At Emerson Power & Water Solutions, we help customers in the world’s most critical industries address the challenges of modern life. As an industry-leading controls automation company, we drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, and more sustainable! Emerson’s five decades of power and water expertise embedded within the Ovation™ distributed control system (DCS) forms a reliable and innovative platform that evolves with changing technology to help improve plant reliability.

If you are a Machine Learning Engineer looking for an opportunity to grow and develop professionally, Emerson has a great opportunity for you!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Be part of a distributed team developing AI, driving innovation, improving processes, and solving complex issues.
• Design and implement algorithms that enable systems to learn from data and make predictions or decisions without explicit programming.
• Develop models, fine-tune algorithms, and deploy scalable machine learning solutions that enable us to deliver exceptional solutions that satisfy customer demands.
• Apply knowledge of experimental methodologies, statistics, optimization, probability theory, and machine learning. Provide direction to support data-driven decision-making and automation, and participate in support activities for existing products.
• Balance a strong understanding of customer needs and financial/time constraints with real-world objectives, through research, governance, model development, machine learning, and AI system deployment.
• Work with marketing and project teams to define AI application opportunities in control system applications
  
  

Who You Are:

You experiment with a wide range of existing technologies while applying new and emerging options that can enhance organizational outcomes. You seek ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineering. You find ways to apply strengths to new issues.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Technology, or similar technical fields + 5 years of related experience; or Master's degree + 3 years of related experience; or a PhD without experience
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in machine learning and its foundations
• Must have effective communication skills and leadership capabilities
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally (up to 5%)
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this position
  
  

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 .

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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