Senior Applications Engineer
Emerson
Software Engineering, IT
Seoul, South Korea
Pre‑Sales Support and Demand Generation
Design, build, and deliver technical proofs of concept, value‑focused demonstrations, and performance benchmarks.
Translate customer challenges into clear technical proposals using industry‑relevant language and solution architectures.
Gather, clarify, and summarize customer requirements through structured technical discussions.
Propose system architectures and hardware/software configurations aligned with customer workflows.
Support customer engagement through technical consultations, customer visits, virtual meetings, and conference calls.
Contribute to local marketing activities, including technical seminars, exhibitions, roadshows, and webinars.
Collaborate with Field Application Engineers, Business Managers, Sales, and global subject matter experts to identify and advance business opportunities.
Provide technical feedback, recommendations, and escalation input to Business Managers and R&D teams.
Solution and System Delivery
Estimate engineering effort for system customization and support technical risk assessment and delivery planning.
Coordinate with development teams on customer‑specific hardware and software deliverables, including on‑site commissioning.
Manage technical communication across customers, global experts, and delivery teams to align expectations and mitigate risks.
Support and enable strategic partners in delivering partner‑led solutions.
Post‑Delivery Support
Advise customers on troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and defect resolution for customized systems.
Respond to technical inquiries related to NI solutions, systems, and industry‑specific applications.
Who You Are:
You build strong relationships by collaborating openly and effectively across diverse, global teams. You approach complex technical challenges with curiosity, structure, and a focus on practical solutions. You communicate clearly and confidently, adapting technical concepts for different audiences, and you take ownership in guiding customers and colleagues toward successful outcomes.
For This Role, You Will Need:
A bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM‑related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).
The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional and global teams.
Comfort serving as a customer‑facing technical lead in business and project engagements.
Strong communication skills in English and Korean, with the ability to explain technical value clearly.
Experience presenting technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Several years of relevant experience in areas such as application engineering, software engineering, test solution design, or automated test development.
Hands‑on experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., LabVIEW, C#, C++, Python) and a solid foundation in software engineering principles.
Strong capabilities in system‑level debugging, root cause analysis, and resolving complex technical issues.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support customer and project needs (approximately up to 25%).
Flexibility to work primarily on‑site or at customer locations, with the option for one remote workday per week.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
NI LabVIEW and/or NI TestStand certifications.
Experience developing solutions on NI platforms such as PXI or CompactRIO, including tools like VeriStand and TestStand.
Background in automotive or mobility applications, such as ECU validation, vehicle communications, test automation, measurement systems, data management, or data analysis.
Our Culture and 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.
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.
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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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NI’s solutions are built on flexible, modular hardware platforms—including PXI, CompactRIO, and CompactDAQ—that enable customers to tailor systems to their specific technical and business needs. These platforms are tightly integrated with NI software such as LabVIEW and NI’s AI‑enhanced graphical programming environment, supporting efficient system development, debugging, and deployment. Designed for scalability and long-term adaptability, NI solutions support a wide range of applications from research and development to manufacturing and ongoing operations. As an Applications Engineer, you will serve as a trusted technical partner to customers, demonstrating the value of NI platforms, designing solution‑focused demonstrations, and supporting customers throughout the pre‑sales, delivery, and post‑deployment lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with sales, business, and engineering teams to advance opportunities and help customers succeed with confidence.