Application Engineering Intern

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Summary

Location

Austin, United States

Work

Internship

Experience

Entry-level

Key Benefits
Full Health Coverage
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement

About this Job

The Emerson Test & Measurement (T&M) Portfolio Business Unit is seeking an Application Engineering Intern to support customer-focused technical initiatives, product demonstrations, and Proofs of Concept using NI hardware and software platforms. This hands-on engineering internship combines technical problem-solving, customer engagement, and solution development. In this role, you will work closely with Application Engineers, Sales teams, Product Marketing, and R&D organizations to help customers solve complex engineering challenges. You will gain exposure to industries such as Life Sciences, Semiconductor, Energy, Industrial Equipment, and Academia while developing practical experience with test, measurement, automation, FPGA, and data acquisition technologies.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Assist in designing, building, and optimizing customer-facing demonstrations and Proofs of Concept that showcase Emerson Test & Measurement solutions.
  • Support Application Engineers in evaluating customer requirements and identifying appropriate hardware and software solutions.
  • Develop and enhance demonstration systems using NI software and hardware platforms.
  • Research emerging technologies, customer applications, and industry trends to support new business opportunities.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within demonstrations, Proofs of Concept, and application examples.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, Marketing, and Engineering teams on customer opportunities and technical initiatives.
  • Participate in customer meetings, product demonstrations, technical workshops, and training activities.
  • Document solutions, architectures, findings, and best practices to support future customer engagements and internal knowledge sharing.

Who You Are:

  • Curious, motivated, and passionate about solving technical challenges.
  • Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and learning new technologies quickly.
  • Strong communicator who can explain technical concepts to different audiences.
  • Self-driven with the ability to take initiative and contribute to project outcomes.
  • Open to feedback and continuous improvement.

For This Role, You Will Need:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • Experience with test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, function generators, power supplies, or data acquisition hardware
  • Familiarity with one or more programming environments such as LabVIEW, Python, C, C++, or C#.
  • Basic understanding of engineering measurement systems and instrumentation.
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in collaborative team environments.
  • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

  • Knowledge of software architecture, design principles, or automated test systems.
  • Exposure to one or more technical areas such as Data Acquisition and Instrument Control, FPGA-based systems, Embedded Systems, Automation and Control, Power Electronics, Mixed Signal Measurements, Wireless and RF Technologies, Machine Learning, or Data Analytics.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we foster a culture that values innovation, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning. We invest in the development of future engineers and provide opportunities to work on technologies that help customers engineer ambitious solutions across industries.

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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Emerson is a leading global technology, software, and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial and commercial markets. We help customers in the world’s most essential industries solve the biggest challenges of modern life. Every day, our global workforce fulfills our unified Purpose and lives out the Values we hold close as an organization: Integrity, Safety & Quality, Support Our People, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, and Innovation. Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: We drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. We invest in our employees to ensure they have the marketplace knowledge, skills, and competencies to bring this Purpose to life while competing and leading in a global economy. Our training programs focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. Our success is measured by the positive impact we make on people, our communities, and the world through our unwavering focus on environmental, social, and regulatory progress. Learn more about us! Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer you the right options to meet your individual and family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more. We also provide you flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave. This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.

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