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Senior Hardware Development Engineer

Rockwell Automation
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Mequon
6400 West Enterprise Drive (Show on map)
Nov 20, 2025
Mequon, Wisconsin, United States

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 thework 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

Position Overview:

The Motion Business Unit, Performance Engineering team is looking for an experienced Senior Hardware Electrical Engineer to join our growing team. You will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of electrical systems and components with a focus on sustaining and improving the products throughout their lifecycle. You will report to the Performance Engineering Manager.

Your Responsibilities:
  • Develop and test electrical systems and components.
  • Design and maintain electrical schematics, BOMs, and other documentation.
  • Discover alternate electronic components to achieve cost reduction or address component obsolescence, ensuring uninterrupted production and product performance.
  • Support supplier evaluation and respond to technical queries, working with procurement and quality teams to resolve component or process issues.
  • Develop hardware test plan per product requirements.
  • Lead hardware testing and validation following established test plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet quality and performance standards.
  • Lead failure analysis, root cause investigations and corrective action processes.
The Essentials - You Will Have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering 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.
  • Travel, including internationally, up to 10% of time.
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
  • Typically requires 5+ years of experience in hardware electrical engineering.
  • Master's Degree.
  • Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout software.
  • Knowledge of Power Electronics or control hardware development.
  • Knowledge of Industrial Automation application including servo drives and motors.
  • Experience with product life cycle management tools (ex. SAP, Windchill).
  • Experience with design for manufacturing.
  • Experience with product testing (ex. EMC) and troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge of functional safety.
  • Experience with continuous improvement tools.
  • Knowledge with product certification (ex. UL).
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.

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.

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.

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