Electrical Hardware Engineer

Emerson

Electrical Hardware Engineer at Emerson developing and validating electronic hardware products in Florham Park. Responsible for PCB design, component selection, and compliance assessments.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeFlorham Park • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance plans
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Recognition programs
Flexible time off plans
Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
Vacation and holiday leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

analog circuitsdigital circuitsPCB designschematic capturePCB layoutsolderinghardware debuggingcomponent qualificationlifecycle managementtroubleshooting

Soft Skills

analytical skillsindependent workcollaborative work

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringUL certificationCE certificationCCC certification