If you are an automation professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you in Rijeka, Croatia. We are looking for a Resident Automation Engineer (Control Systems) who will work directly on-site with our customer, supporting state‑of‑the‑art automation technologies. In this role, you’ll provide services including DeltaV control system support, troubleshooting, application adjustments, commissioning, startup support, and warranty-related activities. If you’re passionate about problem‑solving and delivering high‑quality technical support, we invite you to apply and learn more about our team and culture.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Deliver day‑to‑day on-site service, maintenance, and technical support for control systems.
• Perform system health checks, diagnostics, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues across control system components.
• Provide remote technical assistance via phone to support customer needs.
• Respond to emergency on‑call service requests when required.
• Plan and execute system updates, patches, and upgrade activities.
• Coordinate repairs, manage spare parts, and support customer training on maintenance tasks.
• Contribute to DeltaV project work, including migrations, expansions, and new installations, ensuring consistent communication and strong customer relationships.

Who You Are:

You take action and deliver results with a sense of ownership, demonstrating follow‑through and consistency in your work. You communicate transparently and build trust through your reliability and integrity. You remain calm under pressure, quickly diagnosing issues and identifying practical solutions. You focus on understanding customer needs, listen actively, and provide support that strengthens long‑term relationships. You continuously seek opportunities to learn, adapt, and grow, especially when navigating new technologies or challenges.

For this Role, You Will Need:

• A technical degree or equivalent experience in automation, electronics, or electrical fields.
• Experience working with process control systems (typically gained over several years).
• Hands‑on knowledge of DCS/PLC systems.
• Openness to complete technical and commercial training and to work regularly at the customer site.
• Ability to respond to occasional emergency service calls.
• Proficiency in both English and Croatian.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience working in a matrix organization and collaborating across teams or business units.
• Background in the Automation, Process, or Instrumentation industries.
• Familiarity with Emerson’s DeltaV system or similar advanced DCS technologies.

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.