Design Engineer

About the Role

Emerson is seeking a Design Engineer to join the Isolation Valves business unit within Emerson Al-Arabia for Manufacturing in Dammam, Eastern region. This full-time role is responsible for providing engineering support for project and sales orders across valve and actuation product lines. The Design Engineer will manage order engineering activities from end-to-end, collaborating with global engineering, manufacturing, sales, and operations teams to ensure solutions meet customer, quality, and industry requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for customer orders, including the design, modification, and documentation of valve and actuation solutions.
• Develop and maintain engineering deliverables such as 3D models, integrated drawings, bills of materials, and technical documents using a 3D CAD environment.
• Interpret customer specifications, datasheets, and applicable international codes and standards to ensure compliant and optimized designs.
• Define automation and actuation philosophies for various valve applications, aligned with customer and project requirements.
• Support technical queries from sales, quotation, and order management teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and service teams to support production, procurement, and field activities.
• Prepare customer drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and manufacturing documentation for internal use and customer submission.
• Review and approve internal and supplier drawings, recommending improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, including revisions, change notices, and order updates, in line with quality systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by learning new products, applications, and engineering practices.
• Adhere to Health, Safety & Environment policies as laid by the organization.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Experience in product or order engineering within the valve, actuation, or industrial automation domain.
• Working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic applications.
• Experience using 3D CAD tools for engineering design and documentation.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, geometric tolerancing, and process documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English in a professional engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Product knowledge related to butterfly valves, ball valves, and actuator systems.
• Familiarity with international valve standards and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems and structured engineering workflows.
• Exposure to multi-regional or global engineering collaboration.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate takes ownership of their work, drives projects forward with urgency and accountability, and communicates clearly and respectfully. This role requires adapting communication to collaborate effectively with colleagues, customers, and partners across diverse cultures and functions. Building strong working relationships, valuing diverse perspectives, and focusing on delivering customer-centric solutions are essential. A commitment to continuous learning, seeking feedback for improvement, and developing technical and professional capabilities is also expected.

About Emerson

Emerson fosters a workplace where employees are valued, respected, and empowered. The company promotes an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives. Emerson is committed to ongoing career development and cultivating an inclusive culture, offering support through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities. The company provides flexible, competitive benefits plans, including medical insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, and various leave options such as paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave. Training programs focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership, offering a range of development opportunities including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.