Senior Hardware Development Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 21, 2026. Rockwell Automation scores A on the Alion truth index.
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
Job Description
As a Senior 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. If you want to be part of a team that believes in knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous improvement in how we work, Rockwell Automation is the place for you. This role will be continually supported with mentorship and coaching.
Your Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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
The Essentials - You Will Have:
- 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.
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
- Typically requires 5+ years relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer engineering.
- Experience using design capture tools, able to read & understand schematics. Working knowledge of circuit theory and operation.
- 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 working in a scaled Agile environment
- Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g. IEC61508) and/or EMC standards (e.g. IEC61000)
- Experience in performing product certification testing, such as testing to meet CE and IEC 61010
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 the right person for this or other roles.
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.