Principal Hardware Design Engineer

Job Summary:

If you are a professional looking for an opportunity to work with the global Emerson Systems and Software organization, this is a stimulating opportunity for you The Principal Hardware Design Engineer is responsible for the technical execution of hardware design working with cross-functional engineering team. This position ensures that product specifications are maintained throughout the lifecycle, evaluates designs for compliance with system design and development guidelines/standards, providing tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk.

In this role, your responsibilities will be:

• Analyzing, qualifying, documenting, and testing design changes on released products to ensure ongoing compliance with product specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Identifying and evaluating alternative components for cost reduction, end-of-life substitution, product quality improvement, and increased manufacturability.
• Reviewing and verifying design and lifecycle component changes for impact on function, performance, and regulatory requirements.
• Presenting design proposals and participate in design reviews with local and global teams, providing tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk.
• Working with layout experts to create and test prototypes, performing electrical and functional tests as needed.
• Collaborating with supply chain, manufacturing, vendors, and quality engineers to maintain and improve product quality.
• Monitoring and understanding design change implications to agency certifications, and develop qualification test plans for approval of any alternate sources.
• Performing root cause failure analysis for returns from the field and generate reports on the results and conclusion

Who You Are:

You readily take action on challenges, without unnecessary planning. You anticipate the impact of emerging technologies and make adjustments. You deal comfortably with the uncertainty of change.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• BS/MS in Electrical, Electronics, Computer, or any other related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in hardware design and development including:
  • Analog and digital circuit design 
    -  Embedded microprocessor & FPGA design 
    -  Understanding of signal integrity for high-speed design 
    -  On-board power supply design (voltage conversion) 
• Strong understanding of hardware design, component selection, and lifecycle management.
• Experience with electrical and functional testing of hardware prototypes.
• Familiarity with regulatory and certification requirements for hardware products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional and global teams.
• Experienced with product failure risk analysis, test development and end to end hardware development

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Understanding electrical safety standards is an advantage.
• PCB CAD experience with OrCAD or Altium is a plus.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and standard processes.
• Embedded design experience involving complex ICs such as microprocessors, FGPA and CPLDs.

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 great 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 diverse teams, working together, are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 

We recognize the importance of employee well-being. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, 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.