Embedded Hardware Design Engineer

Emerson Electric Co; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co. is seeking an Embedded Hardware Design Engineer in Austin, TX, to develop embedded hardware and firmware for FPGA- and microprocessor-based systems. You will work with cross-functional teams to advance automation technologies and contribute across the product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, testing, and documentation, with opportunities to leverage AI-assisted engineering tools and grow technical expertise in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering required.
• Strong knowledge of embedded hardware fundamentals, PCB layout, and SPI/I2C/UART.

Responsibilities

• Assist design and development of embedded hardware systems including PCB development and FPGA integration.
• Support feasibility studies, simulations, analyses, and prototype evaluations for performance and cost.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, manufacturing, test, and quality teams across the lifecycle.
• Participate in design reviews, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Perform lab testing, debugging, validation, and verification with standard test equipment.

Skills

Embedded hardware

PCB design

FPGA/HDL

C/C++

Schematic capture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

Eagle

OrCAD

Vivado

Job description

If you are an Embedded Hardware Design Engineer professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you in Austin, Texas. As part of Emerson Automation Solutions, you will contribute to innovative process automation technologies that help industries operate more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. In this role, you will collaborate with a cross-functional team to develop embedded hardware and firmware solutions for FPGA- and microprocessor-based systems. This is an excellent opportunity to build technical expertise, gain exposure to AI-assisted engineering tools, and contribute across the full product development lifecycle while helping shape the future of automation.

If you are an Embedded Hardware Design Engineer professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you in Austin, Texas. As part of Emerson Automation Solutions, you will contribute to innovative process automation technologies that help industries operate more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. In this role, you will collaborate with a cross-functional team to develop embedded hardware and firmware solutions for FPGA- and microprocessor-based systems. This is an excellent opportunity to build technical expertise, gain exposure to AI-assisted engineering tools, and contribute across the full product development lifecycle while helping shape the future of automation.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Assist in the design and development of embedded hardware systems, including component selection, schematic capture, printed circuit board (PCB) development, and FPGA integration.
• Support feasibility studies, simulations, engineering analyses, and prototype evaluations to assess performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Partner with hardware, firmware, manufacturing, test, and quality teams throughout the product lifecycle to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, troubleshooting activities, root-cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Perform laboratory testing, debugging, validation, and verification using standard test equipment and automated test systems.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), test plans, reports, and engineering change records.
• Support prototype bring-up, board-level debugging, product verification, and sustaining engineering activities.
• Contribute to engineering data collection, analysis, and traceability efforts that improve product quality, design reuse, and development efficiency.
• Develop and enhance automated testing, measurement, and reporting processes through scripting, data analysis, and AI-assisted engineering tools.
• Help transform engineering workflows through automation, structured data, and emerging technologies that improve efficiency, quality, and speed of execution.
• Stay current with advancements in embedded systems, engineering automation, and AI-enabled product development practices.

Who You Are:

You quickly learn and apply new technologies, tools, and ways of working to continuously improve results. You approach challenges with curiosity and persistence, identifying practical solutions to complex technical issues. You make informed decisions by considering risks, trade-offs, and long-term outcomes. You build collaborative relationships across teams, sharing knowledge and communicating effectively to achieve shared goals and deliver successful outcomes.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of embedded hardware fundamentals, including circuit design, PCB layout, and communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, and UART.
• Understanding of digital design concepts, FPGA development, and hardware description languages such as VHDL or Verilog.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as C/C++ for testing, debugging, or embedded system development.
• Experience using schematic capture and PCB design tools such as Altium, Eagle, OrCAD, or similar platforms.
• Experience utilizing AI-assisted engineering, development, or coding tools.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and communicate technical information clearly.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals with temporaryvisas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who needsponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Internship, co-op, academic project, research, or hands-on experience involving embedded systems or electronics development.
• Exposure to high-speed digital design, signal integrity, and power integrity principles.
• Experience with scripting or automation tools such as Python, TCL, MATLAB, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with simulation and analysis tools such as HyperLynx, Ansys, SIwave, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience working with FPGA development environments such as Vivado, Quartus, ModelSim, or Questa.
• Familiarity with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, and other laboratory test equipment.
• Experience using engineering data analysis, visualization, or reporting tools.
• Exposure to automated testing, data acquisition, and hardware validation methodologies.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Git, Agile development practices, or related collaboration tools.
• Experience applying AI-enabled methods to support hardware design, testing, validation, or process improvements.
• Knowledge of industrial automation, networking, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), or functional safety concepts.

Our Culture and 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.

At Emerson, our values of innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion guide everything we do. We welcome individuals with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives who are passionate about solving complex challenges and creating meaningful impact. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities and fostering an environment where everyone can contribute, develop, and succeed. Join us and help build technologies that advance industries worldwide while creating a more sustainable future.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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