Hardware Design Manager

Emerson; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automation solutions company as a Hardware Design Manager, responsible for leading product development and ensuring high-quality design standards. This role requires technical expertise and a proactive approach to management in a dynamic environment focused on sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off plans

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in hardware development, including 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong background in electronic circuit design and product testing.
• Legal authorization to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and support of DeltaV hardware products.
• Drive innovation across the hardware lifecycle, from concept to launch.
• Mentor and manage a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Technical excellence in hardware design

Embedded software knowledge

PCB layout

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

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Job Description

Join Emerson Automation Solutions and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of industries worldwide through innovative process automation systems. Our ground breaking technologies help industries operate more efficiently, sustainably, and safely. From optimizing energy use to ensuring the consistent quality of essential goods, Emerson’s solutions are integral to the global infrastructure. Here, your work will contribute to a smarter, greener future where automation enhances everyday life and paves the way for sustainable growth.

Job Description

Join Emerson Automation Solutions and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of industries worldwide through innovative process automation systems. Our ground breaking technologies help industries operate more efficiently, sustainably, and safely. From optimizing energy use to ensuring the consistent quality of essential goods, Emerson’s solutions are integral to the global infrastructure. Here, your work will contribute to a smarter, greener future where automation enhances everyday life and paves the way for sustainable growth.

We are seeking an experienced Hardware Design Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the development and support of DeltaV hardware products. This includes electronics design and testing, embedded software development, and mechanical design. This leader will drive innovation and execution across the full hardware lifecycle—from concept through launch and sustaining—ensuring high quality, reliability, and performance.

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL:

• Drive technical excellence in hardware design, including analog, digital signal processing, embedded software, EMI/EMC compliance, and hazardous area certification.
• Ensure thorough verification and validation practices including functional, environmental, robustness, and compliance testing.
• Work in close coordination with software development, product engineering, supply chain and manufacturing to align design objectives and deliver cohesive, production-ready solutions
• Lead all aspects of the mechanical design of enclosures and chassis, ensuring compliance with thermal, structural, and manufacturability requirements.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance while coordinating development timelines, resolving resource conflicts, and managing risks for multiple active projects.
• Champion continuous improvement in design processes, documentation, and design for manufacturability/testability.
• Provide mentorship, career development, and performance management for team members.
• Partner with Marketing and Architecture to align feature backlog with business needs.
• Estimate project cost and development timelines in collaboration with architecture and engineering leads.
• Engage and manage third-party development partners to augment internal design capabilities.
  
  

WHO YOU ARE : You create a positive and motivating environment. You take a proactive approach to shape and influence collaborator expectations. You promote a sense of urgency and establish and enforce individual accountability in the team. You are attentive for developmental assignments both inside and outside own workgroup.

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in hardware development with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong technical background in electronic circuit design, PCB layout, and product testing.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and mechanical design integration.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and design for high reliability.
• Proven success managing multi-functional engineering teams and delivering complex projects.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without need for sponsorship now or in the future
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART:

• Familiarity with DeltaV architecture and industrial automation systems.
• Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., process, power, oil & gas).
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and functional safety standards
• Exposure to hardware cybersecurity concepts.
  
  

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 wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, 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.

Learn more about our Culture & Values .

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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Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

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  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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