Senior Hardware Engineer – Industrial Automation (Hybrid)

Rockwell Automation; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance including Medical,,--

401k

Paid Time off

Parental and Caregiver Leave

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to join our Milwaukee-based team on a hybrid schedule. You will design and verify microprocessor and memory systems, work on FPGA/CPLD circuitry, and lead EMI/EMC compliance testing while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes design for testability, manufacturability, and safety-focused development in process industry control products. A strong electronics background and a collaborative mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Typically 5+ years of related experience in electronics product design
• Experience with hardware design across microprocessors, FPGA/CPLD, and mixed-signal circuits

Responsibilities

• Design for microprocessor/microcontroller system architectures.
• Develop memory system designs and interfaces.
• Design for circuits with FPGA/CPLD/PAL devices.
• Ensure EMI/EMC compliance and regulatory testing.
• Create and verify schematics and PCB layouts.
• Lead prototype builds and design verification testing.
• Contribute to design for testability and manufacturability.
• Support safety-critical development per IEC61508.

Skills

Hardware design

Microcontroller design

FPGA/CPLD design

PCB layout

Schematic capture

EMI/EMC testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Schematic Capture

PCB Layout

Job description

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to join our Milwaukee-based team on a hybrid schedule. You will design and verify microprocessor and memory systems, work on FPGA/CPLD circuitry, and lead EMI/EMC compliance testing while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes design for testability, manufacturability, and safety-focused development in process industry control products. A strong electronics background and a collaborative mindset are essential.