Electrical Hardware Engineer
Florham Park, NJ - USA
Job Summary
Are you an Electrical Engineer professional looking for an opportunity to grow If yes we have a great opportunity for you in Florham Park NJ! We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Electrical Hardware Engineer to support the design development validation and lifecycle management of electronic hardware products. This role will be responsible for printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) design and layout component selection and evaluation compliance assessment for global certifications prototype development and support of manufacturing and sustaining engineering activities.
The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial communication protocols hardware troubleshooting and electronic product development from concept through production.
In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Design and develop analog and digital electronic circuits and PCBAs for industrial and embedded systems
- Perform schematic capture and PCB layout using industry-standard ECAD tools. Knowledge of Altium Designer is a plus.
- Evaluate and select electronic components based on performance availability cost and lifecycle considerations
- Support compliance and regulatory evaluation for certifications including: UL CE CCC and other applicable global safety and EMC standards
- Build and test hardware prototypes and engineering samples
- Perform PCBA assembly soldering rework and debugging activities
- Conduct hardware validation troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
- Manage end-of-life (EOL) component issues and identify suitable replacements or redesign strategies
- Interface with manufacturing test quality and supply chain teams to support product releases and sustaining activities
- Create and maintain engineering documentation including schematics BOMs test procedures and design reports
- Support product improvement initiatives and field issue investigations
Who You Are:
You ask the right questions to accurately analyze situations and use data to guide decisions. You take ownership of your work and consistently follow through on commitments. You take on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks. You collaborate effectively across teams and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining focus on delivering high-quality results.
For This Role You Will Need:
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering Electronics Engineering or related field
- Experience in electronic hardware or PCBA design and schematic capture and PCB layout tools
- Hands-on experience with soldering prototype assembly and hardware debugging
- Knowledge of component qualification and lifecycle management
- Familiarity with electrical safety and EMC compliance requirements
- Experience working with industrial communication protocols such as: Profibus Modbus Ethernet IP IO-Link other industrial fieldbus or serial communication interfaces or similar
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
- 3 years of experience in electronic hardware or PCBA design
- Experience designing mixed-signal or embedded hardware systems
- Familiarity with microcontrollers power supplies and industrial I/O circuitry
- Experience working with contract manufacturers and production support
- Knowledge of DFM/DFT principles
- Experience with environmental and reliability testing
- Familiarity with revision control and PLM systems
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 perspectivesbecause we know that phenomenal 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 teams with varied strengths 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 familys 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.
Our compensation philosophy is simple: We pay a competitive base salary within the local market in which we operate and reward performance during the annual merit review process. The total target comp range for this position is $80000 - $ 120000 annually commensurate with the skills talent capabilities and experience each candidate brings to a role.
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About Company
Emerson has refocused its business portfolio to deliver solutions that bring greater value to our customers. About Emerson We concentrate on the most complex, profound challenges facing the world in the process, industrial, commercial and residential markets. Our global talent, best-i ... View more