Senior Electrical Engineer (Hardware)

Job-ID: 26006820Category: Electronic Design EngineeringLocation: Rockford, IL, United States; Elyria, OH, United StatesWorkplace: HybridSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-09-14Join us in building the next generation of intelligent tools. As a Senior Electrical Engineer in Elyria, OH or Rockford, IL, you’ll collaborate with Mechanical, Embedded Systems, and Software teams to turn bold concepts into reliable products that delight customers and fuel our growth. You’ll drive the design of power and mixed-signal electronics for applications such as motor control, BLE connectivity, and electrical test & measurement. Your impact will be immediate and lasting!Emerson’s global Professional Tools business is an equal opportunity employer, offering the broadest portfolio of reliable tools and technologies for those working in mechanical, electrical, utility, and plumbing trades! With unparalleled expertise from RIDGID, Greenlee, HDE, and Klauke, we deliver tools our customers trust to handle their toughest challenges.Sign on bonus available for well qualified candidates!In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:Carry out circuit design and PCB layout while following relevant design standards.Define, plan, and coordinate development, product qualification, safety, and regulatory-compliance testing.Conduct concept feasibility assessments and technical risk evaluations for new products.Evaluate new and emerging technologies.Provide technical leadership and mentoring for junior engineers, including hands-on problem solving, and debugging.Support field investigations, manufacturing, and supply chain issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle.Who You Are:You readily take action on challenges, without unnecessary planning. You work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. You break down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions. You follow through on commitments. You understand internal and external stakeholder requirements, expectations, and needs.For This Role, You Will Need:Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a related field.5+ years of experience with electrical engineering for product design. Legal authorization to work in the United States—sponsorship will not be provided.Proficiency in circuit design and PCB layout.Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:Familiarity with electrical safety, functional safety, and EMC compliance standards.Experience with reliability modeling and rugged environmental design.Design experience with mass-produced electronics (PCBAs, cable assemblies, etc.).Experience with embedded systems using microcontrollers.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 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 our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.#LI-BSAbout the companyWHY EMERSONOur Commitment to Our PeopleAt 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 AuthorizationEmerson 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 EmployerEmerson 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.Accessibility Assistance or AccommodationIf you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: View email address on click.appcast.io. ABOUT EMERSONEmerson 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!No calls or agencies please.