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Job Description
Position Summary:Rockwell Automation is seeking an Engineering Manager – Hardware to lead a high-performing team responsible for the development of industrial control products, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), I/O systems, and communication devices.
In this role, you will manage a team of hardware engineers and technicians delivering products from concept through release—managing requirements, architecture, design execution, certification, and production readiness. You will help shape next-generation industrial platforms and driving engineering excellence across programs.
You will collaborate with leaders across Engineering, Product Management, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations to deliver high-quality, scalable, and cost-effective solutions. This is a global, that requires, technical depth, and experience with building both products and people.
This role will report to the Senior Manager of Hardware Engineering.
Your Responsibilities:- Lead and Develop Teams
- Manage and mentor a team of 15–20 hardware engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of accountability and growth
- Drive performance management, career development, and talent planning
- Drive Product Development Execution
- Oversee all phases of hardware product development: requirements, architecture, design, validation, certification, and production release
- Ensure designs meet quality, cost, reliability, and manufacturability targets
- Champion Engineering Excellence
- Uphold strong engineering practices in architecture, design integrity, and verification
- Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and capabilities
- Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Product Management, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to align on product strategy and execution
- Drive alignment across global and cross-site teams
- Operational & Strategic Leadership
- Lead organizational or functional initiatives (e.g., talent development, process improvements, tool adoption)
- Serve as a project sponsor for key product developments
- Deliver Results
- Ensure predictable execution against program milestones and business objectives
- Drive a "right-first-time" mindset in product design and implementation
- Foster Culture & Engagement
- Create an inclusive, high-performance work environment
- Remove barriers and eliminate non-value-added work to maximize team effectiveness
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
- Legal authorization to work in the US is required- we will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, not now or in the future, for this job opening
- Typically requires 5+ years of experience in technical leadership or people management functions within electronic hardware development (design through release)
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
- Experience delivering products in regulated environments (e.g., CE, IEC 61010)
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies (SAFe)
- Experience developing embedded hardware systems
- Experience with industrial automation products or complex system-level designs
- Experience working with global, distributed teams
- Experience with project leadership or program management responsibilities
- Experience with functional safety (IEC 61508 / IEC 61511) and/or cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443)
- Experience managing external partners or 3rd-party engineering resources
- 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 www.raquickfind.com.
This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.
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.
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field or equivalent experience
- Legal authorization to work in the US; employer will not sponsor employment visas
- 5+ years of technical leadership or people management in electronic hardware development (design through release)
- Experience delivering products in regulated environments (e.g., CE, IEC 61010)
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies (SAFe)
- Experience developing embedded hardware systems
- Experience with industrial automation products or complex system-level designs
- Experience working with global, distributed teams
- Project leadership or program management experience
- Familiarity with functional safety (IEC 61508 / IEC 61511) and/or cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443)
- Experience managing external partners or 3rd-party engineering resources
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, mental‑health support, disability and life insurance, and wellness resources. Multiple plan choices and supportive programs contribute to the package feeling well‑rounded.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k)/Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching that is positioned as a meaningful part of total compensation. These offerings reinforce longer‑term financial security as a core strength.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave was expanded and a paid caregiver leave was added, indicating clear support for family needs. These policies are complemented by flexibility signals and dedicated paid volunteer time.
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