Electrical Hardware Engineer
Construction, Engineering & Trades · Civil & Industrial Engineering · Electrical Engineering
In short
Emerson is looking for an experienced Electrical Hardware Engineer in Florham Park, NJ, to design, develop, and validate electronic hardware products. Responsibilities include PCBA design, component selection, compliance assessment, prototype development, and manufacturing support. The ideal candidate has experience with industrial communication protocols and hardware troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop analog and digital electronic circuits and PCBAs for industrial and embedded systems
- Perform schematic capture and PCB layout using industry-standard ECAD tools
- Evaluate and select electronic components based on performance, availability, cost, and lifecycle considerations
- Support compliance and regulatory evaluation for certifications including: UL, CE, CCC and other applicable global safety and EMC standards
- Build and test hardware prototypes and engineering samples
- Perform PCBA assembly, soldering, rework, and debugging activities
- Conduct hardware validation, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis
- Manage end-of-life (EOL) component issues and identify suitable replacements or redesign strategies
- Interface with manufacturing, test, quality, and supply chain teams to support product releases and sustaining activities
- Create and maintain engineering documentation including schematics, BOMs, test procedures, and design reports
- Support product improvement initiatives and field issue investigations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
- Experience in electronic hardware or PCBA design and schematic capture and PCB layout tools
- Hands-on experience with soldering, prototype assembly, and hardware debugging
- Knowledge of component qualification and lifecycle management
- Familiarity with electrical safety and EMC compliance requirements
- Experience working with industrial communication protocols such as: Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet IP, IO-Link, other industrial fieldbus or serial communication interfaces, or similar
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
Desired Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in electronic hardware or PCBA design
- Experience designing mixed-signal or embedded hardware systems
- Familiarity with microcontrollers, power supplies, and industrial I/O circuitry
- Experience working with contract manufacturers and production support
- Knowledge of DFM/DFT principles
- Experience with environmental and reliability testing
- Familiarity with revision control and PLM systems
Benefits
- Medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee resource groups
- Recognition
- Flexible time off plans
- Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
- Vacation and holiday leave
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Company
Emerson
Job Posted
2 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
Hybrid
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Florham Park, United States
Qualification
Bachelor
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