Hardware Development Engineer

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life‑saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

We are looking for an experienced Hardware
Development Engineer for our Sensing, Safety and Industrial Components Business.

In this role, you design and develop electromechanical components, primarily in the area of low‑voltage switching and protection devices, as well as related accessories. You contribute to technical investigations and feasibility studies for future products and solutions.

You report to a local engineering manager but work in an international environment and within international development teams.

You work on complex technical challenges that require in-depth analysis and sound engineering judgment. You select appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to achieve robust results.

You take ownership for a complete product, assembly, or sub‑assembly. You are able to see the big picture and understand the interfaces to other systems, products, assemblies, or sub‑assemblies.

• Development of electromechanical switch gear and control gear and dedicated accessories in accordance with relevant international standards and internal procedures from feasibility to serial production readiness.
• Further development of legacy products to meet international standards and customer requirements
• Establish, analyze, and select new product concepts
• Plan and execute development tests with local test team
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Support industrialization with production equipment and test equipment
• Identify and evaluate new technologies and methods for specific area of expertise
• Perform and support benchmarking activities of competitors products

• University degree in mechanical design, or equivalent
• Several years of experience in the development of mechanical products (plastic and metal parts)
• Skilled in CAD and PLM Systems (CREO and Windchill are advantageous)
• systems (CREO favorable)
• Familiarity with international product standards such as UL, IEC, etc.
• Experience working in international teams (also remote)
• Fluent in writing and speaking in either German or English (both preferred)
• Cultural awareness/sensitivity in dealings across regions/geographies
• High level of resiliency
• Good communication skills across all levels
• Take job relevant decisions in time
• Comfortable working in an international team environment with people from different cultures, languages and locations

Our benefits package includes ...

• Opportunities for professional development
• Exciting and varied tasks and projects
• A motivated and interdisciplinary team
• A friendly environment with flat hierarchies
• Flexible working conditions and attractive, performance‑based compensation
• Rockwell Automation has high sustainability and innovation goals and works together with its employees towards a sustainable future.
• On‑demand digital course library for professional development
• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program

Rockwell Automation ist ein weltweit führendes Technologieunternehmen, das Herstellern dabei hilft, produktiver, nachhaltiger und agiler zu arbeiten. Mit mehr als 28'000 Mitarbeitenden, die täglich dazu beitragen, die Welt zu verbessern, wissen wir, dass wir etwas Besonderes haben.

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