Hardware Development Engineer

Hardware Development Engineer (Contractor)
Duration: 12+months
Location:Mayfield Heights,Oh-44087


Position Description
As a Hardware Development Engineer at Rockwell Automation, you will join a collaborative team developing advanced automation control systems. You'll contribute to all stages of hardware product development—from sub-circuit design and integration to functional analysis and regulatory compliance—while building key technical skills in a supportive environment. If you value knowledge sharing, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement, Rockwell Automation is the place for you.

We are looking for someone who is team-oriented, passionate about learning, and committed to developing their skills. The ideal applicant is eager to explore new technologies and trends in engineering and apply them to their job. If you want to be part of a team that believes in knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous improvement in how we work, Rockwell Automation is the place for you. This role will be continually supported with mentorship and coaching. With success, this role will have the opportunity to take on additional scope and responsibility. 

You will:
· Collaborate on an agile team to design and develop new industrial automation products, including overall architecture and hardware verification. 
· Program, analyze, and troubleshoot electronic hardware prototypes. 
· Prepare product design documentation and test reports. 
· Contribute to technical initiatives such as researching new technologies, implementing new circuit design tools, and troubleshooting failures
· Work with technical peers to implement test automation and design simulation solutions.
· Build relationships across teams to deepen understanding of the product development lifecycle.
· Contribute to a continuous improvement culture, refining engineering best practices.

Basic Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar technical degree
· Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening

Preferred Qualifications
· At least 2 years of hands-on experience in cross-functional hardware product development
· Experience using design capture tools, able to read & understand schematics. 
· In-depth knowledge of circuit theory and operation, including microprocessors, digital logic devices, analog and/or DC-power conversion, programmable devices (CPLDs, FPGAs)
· Hands-on experience with hardware test equipment, including debuggers, precision oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
· Programming experience in Python and/or C++ with a passion for outside-the-box thinking to leverage these tools in automated test applications within hardware development
· Experience working in a scaled Agile environment 
· Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g. IEC61508) and/or EMC standards (e.g. IEC61000)
· Strong attention to detail and ownership
· Excellent written and verbal communication 
· Growth mindset with willingness to learn, mentor and expand technical ownership