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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced User Interface Development Manager to lead the development and test of user interface software for our industrial automation instrument product portfolio. This role is ideal for a technically strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environment and is passionate about delivering intuitive, standards-compliant user interfaces for mission-critical automation systems.
This position focuses on embedded web server and UIP development, as well as FieldComm Group technologies including FDI and EDDL, enabling consistent, high-quality user experiences across host systems and devices.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor a team of user interface and embedded software engineers focused on industrial automation solutions.
• Promote a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development initiatives.

Technical Oversight

• Drive the architecture, design, and implementation of embedded user interface software, including:
  • Embedded web servers and UIP frameworks
  • FDI packages and workflows
  • EDDL-based device descriptions
• Ensure UI software meets performance, usability, reliability, and cybersecurity expectations for industrial environments.
• Oversee integration of UI technologies with embedded firmware and host systems.

Project & Process Management

• Manage the UI software development lifecycle including planning, execution, testing, certification support, and release.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, systems, product management, and standards teams to align on requirements and deliverables.
• Apply Agile development practices and maintain high standards for code quality, reuse, documentation, and traceability.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure UI and device integration artifacts comply with relevant industrial and FieldComm Group standards (e.g., FDI, EDDL, host interoperability requirements).
• Champion automated testing, validation tools, CI/CD pipelines, and version control best practices for UI software assets.
• Support product interoperability testing, certification, and validation efforts with external host systems and tools.

Who You Are
You thrive in environments where precision, reliability, and innovation are paramount. With a deep understanding of firmware architecture and real-time systems, you bring technical excellence and strategic thinking to every project. You communicate clearly across disciplines, manage priorities with confidence, and foster a culture of accountability and growth.
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related experience.
• 7+ years of experience in software development
• Experience with DevOps tools and embedded CI/CD workflows.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role
• Experience with embedded web technologies, UIP frameworks, or device-host UI integration.
• Experience with embedded systems
• Understanding of cybersecurity considerations for embedded and UI-enabled industrial devices.
• Experience supporting interoperability testing, certification, or standards-based compliance efforts

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.
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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.
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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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