Senior Hardware Development Engineer

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Milwaukee, WI, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Hardware • Software
The Role
Designs, tests, troubleshoots, and verifies electronic hardware for safety controllers and I/O products. Responsibilities include microprocessor, memory, FPGA, Ethernet, USB, analog, digital, power, and I/O circuit development; PCB design; prototype builds; signal integrity measurements; EMC/EMI certification; environmental testing; design documentation; and functional safety development under IEC 61508. The role also supports performance, cost, manufacturability, quality, and test-efficiency improvements.
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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!

Job Description

As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you will participate in product development activities including electronics design calculations, prototype troubleshooting, design for testability, test plan generation, conducting compliance tests, and creation of design documentation.

You will report to the Hardware Engineering Team Lead and will work a hybrid schedule at our office in Milwaukee, WI.

You will work with others to develop the next generation of process industry safety controllers and I/O products. Some of the activities of this role include improving performance, functionality, cost optimization, test efficiency, manufacturability and quality in products delivered. We are looking for someone who has experience with hardware, drives solution investigations, and works with other members of a team.

We are looking for someone who has an electronics development background, works well in a team setting, is an collaborator, and is respectful of others.

Your Responsibilities:

You will do testing in the following areas:

  • Microprocessor/Microcontroller system design

  • Memory system designs

  • Design for circuits with FPGA/CPLD/PAL devices

  • Ethernet and USB design, testing, certification

  • Digital and analog electronics, power supply and I/O circuits

  • Design tools for Schematic Capture and PCB Layout

  • Accomplish board level and system level design verification tests

  • EMI noise reduction techniques/countermeasures for PCB layout

  • Test to EMC/EMI regulatory certifications

  • Signal Integrity measurements using Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes

  • Perform product testing for Environmental and Certification Test Standards

  • Manage prototype build from BOM creation to build change requests

  • Functional Safety product development with IEC61508

The Essentials - You Will Have:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field

  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

  • Typically requires 5+ years related experience.

  • Experience in Electronics Product Design, including the responsibilities listed above.

  • Have a desire for continuous improvement in applying best practices and modern technologies in hardware design and processes.

What We Offer:
  • 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 you or other roles.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. 

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.

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 a relevant field
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Typically 5 or more years of related experience
  • Experience in electronics product design, including hardware development, testing, troubleshooting, verification, and certification

Rockwell Automation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Rockwell Automation and has not been reviewed or approved by Rockwell Automation.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Milwaukee, WI
22,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1903

What We Do

At Rockwell Automation, we connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more intelligent, more connected and more productive.

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