Early Leadership Opportunity - A great opportunity for Test Engineers or Automation Specialists who want to move into leadership with structured guidance and support. This early-career leadership role is designed for individuals who are ready to take the next step—leading a team of engineers and technicians within Manufacturing department. You will build your management capabilities while staying close to hands-on engineering, gaining experience in planning, prioritization, coaching, and driving continuous improvement in a collaborative, learning-focused environment. **In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:** + Support and guide a part of the test engineering team, helping colleagues grow while you are growing as a Leader as well. + Contribute to shaping the test strategy for our products, learning how to translate business and customer needs into practical test approaches. + Take part in planning, designing, and developing test systems, fixtures, and automated test solutions for hardware, software, and integrated systems. + Work closely with design, manufacturing, quality, and product management teams to ensure test requirements are well understood and incorporated early in development. + Help improve and standardize test processes, documentation, and tools to increase reliability and efficiency. + Use data from test results and dashboards to identify trends and support decision‑making. + Ensure test activities follow internal procedures, safety expectations, and quality standards. + Coordinate priorities and tasks across projects, learning how to balance short‑term needs with long‑term goals. + Encourage knowledge sharing, experimentation, and continuous improvement within the team. + Communicate clearly with stakeholders and represent the test function in internal discussions. **Who You Are:** You enjoy working with others and building strong, trust‑based relationships across different teams and looking for Leadership role. You approach technical challenges with curiosity and a structured, analytical mindset. You plan your work carefully and follow through on commitments. You communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical colleagues. You are open to feedback, new ideas, and different perspectives. You create an environment where people feel comfortable raising issues and suggesting improvements. You act with integrity and take responsibility for your work. **For This Role, You Will Need:** + Experience in test engineering, validation, or a related engineering field — even a few years of hands‑on work is valuable. + Some experience leading others informally (e.g., mentoring, coordinating a project, acting as a technical lead) or a strong motivation to grow into a people‑leadership role. + Basic understanding of test strategies, methods, and tools for hardware, software, or embedded systems. + Ability to interpret technical requirements and contribute to test plans and acceptance criteria. + Comfort working with data and using it to support decisions. + Strong communication skills in English and Hungarian. + A learning mindset and enthusiasm for developing both technical and leadership skills. **Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:** + Experience in industrial automation, process control, electronics, or similar industries. + Hands‑on work with automated test equipment, scripting, or data acquisition tools. + Familiarity with product development lifecycles (agile, stage‑gate, etc.). + Experience in manufacturing or operations environments. + Exposure to continuous improvement practices (Lean, Six Sigma, problem‑solving methods). + Knowledge of industry standards related to testing and product compliance. **Our Culture & 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. In Debrecen and across Emerson, you can expect: People-first culture: A supportive environment where well-being, safety, and respect are at the core of how we work. Growth and development: Access to learning resources, development programs, and opportunities to grow into new responsibilities and roles. Inclusive workplace: A culture that values different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, and encourages everyone to speak up and contribute. Purpose-driven work: The chance to contribute to products and solutions that support our customers and communities worldwide. **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. **Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation** If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com . **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! **No calls or agencies please.** **Requisition ID** : 26003536 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.