Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Emerson Electric (Asia) Limited - ROHQ; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology and engineering company in Mandaluyong is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer. This role involves technical execution of hardware design, ensuring compliance with specifications while supporting agile practices in a cross-functional team. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years of experience in hardware development and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive benefits and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits

Competitive benefits plans

Flexible time off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in hardware design and development.
• Strong understanding of hardware design and component selection.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for hardware products.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, qualify, document, and test design changes to ensure compliance.
• Identify alternative components for cost reduction and quality improvement.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain and improve product quality.

Skills

Hardware design

Component selection

Lifecycle management

Electrical testing

Functional testing

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BS/MS in Electrical, Electronics, Computer, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

If you are a professional looking for an opportunity to work with the global Emerson Systems and Software organization, this is a stimulating opportunity for you! The Hardware Design Engineer is responsible for the technical execution of hardware design and the facilitation of agile practices within a cross-functional engineering team. This position ensures that product specifications are maintained throughout the lifecycle, while also supporting the team in delivering value efficiently.

In this role, your responsibilities will be:

• Analyzing, qualifying, documenting, and testing design changes on released products to ensure ongoing compliance with product specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Identifying and evaluating alternative components for cost reduction, end-of-life substitution, product quality improvement, and increased manufacturability.
• Reviewing and verifying design and lifecycle component changes for impact on function, performance, and regulatory requirements.
• Presenting design proposals and participate in design reviews with local and global teams, providing tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk.
• Working with layout experts to create and test prototypes, performing electrical and functional tests as needed.
• Collaborating with supply chain, manufacturing, vendors, and quality engineers to maintain and improve product quality.
• Monitoring and understanding design change implications to agency certifications, and develop qualification test plans for approval of any alternate sources.
• Supporting the team in executing lean-agile cadence practices, including sprint planning, reviews, refinement, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups, as needed.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, guiding discussions and facilitating collaboration.
• Championing the use of hardware project metrics, drive corrective actions, and communicate progress to stakeholders.

Who You Are:

You readily take action on challenges, without unnecessary planning. You anticipate the impact of emerging technologies and make adjustments. You deal comfortably with the uncertainty of change.

For This Role You Will Need:

• BS/MS in Electrical, Electronics, Computer, or any other related field
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in hardware design and development.
• Strong understanding of hardware design, component selection, and lifecycle management.
• Experience with electrical and functional testing of hardware prototypes.
• Familiarity with regulatory and certification requirements for hardware products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional and global teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of agile processes and Scrum Master responsibilities
• Experience leading agile ceremonies and facilitating team collaboration.
• Participation in or leadership on agile transformation initiatives.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together, are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee well-being. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.