Senior Electrical Engineer; Hardware

Join us in building the next generation of intelligent tools. As a Senior Electrical Engineer in Elyria, OH or Rockford, IL, you’ll collaborate with Mechanical, Embedded Systems, and Software teams to turn bold concepts into reliable products that delight customers and fuel our growth. You’ll drive the design of power and mixed‑signal electronics for applications such as motor control, BLE connectivity, and electrical test & measurement.

Your impact will be immediate and lasting!

Emerson’s global Professional Tools business is an equal opportunity employer, offering the broadest portfolio of reliable tools and technologies for those working in mechanical, electrical, utility, and plumbing trades! With unparalleled expertise from RIDGID, Greenlee, HDE, and Klauke, we deliver tools our customers trust to handle their toughest challenges.

• Carry out circuit design and PCB layout while following relevant design standards.
• Define, plan, and coordinate development, product qualification, safety, and regulatory‑compliance testing.
• Conduct concept feasibility assessments and technical risk evaluations for new products.
• Evaluate new and emerging technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for junior engineers, including hands‑on problem solving, and debugging.
• Support field investigations, manufacturing, and supply chain issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle.

You readily take action on challenges, without unnecessary planning. You work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. You break down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions. You follow through on commitments. You understand internal and external stakeholder requirements, expectations, and needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience with electrical engineering for product design.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States—sponsorship will not be provided.
• Proficiency in circuit design and PCB layout.

• Familiarity with electrical safety, functional safety, and EMC compliance standards.
• Experience with reliability modeling and rugged environmental design.
• Design experience with mass‑produced electronics (PCBAs, cable assemblies, etc.).
• Experience with embedded systems using microcontrollers.

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 flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, 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.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.