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Application Specialist II at Emerson in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, India
Job Description
Application Specialist II
Location: CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, India
Job Summary:
You will closely works with the MEA Business Development team and collaborates with the Regional Sales team to drive upselling opportunities and develop customized solution‑based quotations. In addition, you will engage directly with Planning, Production, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to identify operational bottlenecks and support timely, efficient order execution and delivery.
- Review project specifications and technical requirements, ensuring full clarity on customer needs through close coordination with customers, the sales office, and local business partners.
- Select the appropriate solenoid valves, cylinders, limit switches, air filter regulators, and design customized automation solutions integrated within panels or cabinets.
- Prepare detailed technical and commercial quotations, including deviation lists, supporting reports, and engineering drawings such as pneumatic circuits or logic diagrams.
- Develop accurate project costing based on the Bill of Materials and calculate overall gross margin to support commercial decision‑making.
- Conduct follow‑up discussions with customers to validate that submitted proposals meet both technical and commercial expectations.
- Ensure all received purchase orders are complete, accurate, and aligned with the quoted scope and agreed terms and conditions.
- Provide technical support for BOM validation, factory clarifications, and change orders, while assisting the Order Execution Team throughout the delivery cycle.
- Maintain updated Salesforce opportunity records to ensure accurate pipeline visibility and forecasting.
- Execute application and solution selling, deliver technical seminars, participate in customer meetings, analyze competitor offerings, position pricing strategically, and coordinate with engineering and operations teams until final product delivery.
- Minimum 5–7 years of engineering experience in Solenoid Valves, Control Valves, Actuators, or Limit Switches, with a strong background in product sales or application‑based solution selling to the Oil & Gas, Power, Water, or Industrial Automation industries.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or Instrumentation Engineering (preferred).
- Strong foundational understanding of pneumatic systems, including functional logic circuits and control principles.
- Hands‑on exposure to solenoid valves, process valves, limit switches, air preparation units, and other automation‑related products.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with remote and multicultural teams across regional and global environments.
Working knowledge of EPC, OEM, Global End-users and process licensors
Demonstrated expertise in designing and developing Pneumatic Panel and Cabinet solutions, including component selection, layout engineering, and functional Pneumatic logic development.
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.