Associate 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!

As an Associate 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.

• Collaborate with an agile team to design and develop new industrial automation products, including overall architecture and hardware verification.
• Perform programming, functional analysis, and hands‑on troubleshooting of electronic hardware prototypes.
• Prepare product test plans, design documentation and test reports.
• Contribute to 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.

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• 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.

• Typically requires no previous professional experience
• May have experience in an entry‑level hardware role, or co‑op or internships
• Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering.
• Basic knowledge of using design capture tools, able to read schematics. Working knowledge of circuit theory and operation.
• Hands‑on experience with hardware test equipment, including debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Experience with microprocessors, digital logic devices, analog and/or DC‑power conversion, programmable devices (CPLDs, FPGAs).
• Programming experience in Python/Ladder and/or C++ with a passion for outside‑the‑box thinking to leverage these tools in automated applications
• Knowledge of industrial control systems, programmable logic controllers
• Experience in performing product certification testing, such as testing to meet CE and IEC 61010

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

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Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.