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, proto@type 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 proto@types 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:
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, proto@type 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 perspectives-because 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 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.
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 $80,000 - $ 120,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.
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WHY EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/careers/meet-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 (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/about-us)
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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Requisition ID : 26006295
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.
