Senior Hardware Development Engineer

Position Description

As a Hardware Development Engineer at Rockwell Automation, you will join a collaborative team developing advanced automation control systems. You’ll contribute to all stages of hardware product development—from sub-circuit design and integration to functional analysis and regulatory compliance—while building key technical skills in a supportive environment. If you value knowledge sharing, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement, Rockwell Automation is the place for you.

We are looking for someone who is team-oriented, passionate about learning, and committed to developing their skills. The ideal applicant is eager to explore new technologies and trends in engineering and apply them to their job. This role will be continually supported with mentorship and coaching. With success, this role will have the opportunity to take on additional scope and responsibility.

• Collaborate on an agile team to design and develop new industrial automation products, including overall architecture and hardware verification.
• Program, analyze, and troubleshoot electronic hardware prototypes.
• Prepare product design documentation and test reports.
• Lead technical initiatives such as researching new technologies, implementing new circuit design tools, and troubleshooting failures.
• Work with technical peers to implement test automation and design simulation solutions.
• Build relationships across teams to deepen understanding of the product development lifecycle.
• Mentor more junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar technical degree.
• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in cross-functional product development.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar technical degree.
• Experience using design capture tools, able to read & understand schematics.
• In‑depth knowledge of circuit theory and operation, including microprocessors, digital logic devices, analog and/or DC‑power conversion, programmable devices (CPLDs, FPGAs).
• Hands‑on experience with hardware test equipment, including debuggers, precision oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Programming experience in Python and/or C++ with a passion for outside‑the‑box thinking to leverage these tools in automated test applications within hardware development.
• Experience working in a scaled Agile environment.
• Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g., IEC
  61508) and/or EMC standards (e.g., IEC
  61000).
• Strong attention to detail and ownership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Growth mindset with willingness to learn, mentor and expand technical ownership.

Rockwell Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

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