Senior Hardware Development Engineer, Processors

Senior Hardware Development Engineer, Processors Hybrid - Mayfield Heights, Ohio, United States Job Description As a Senior Hardware Development Engineer at Rockwell Automation, you will join a collaborative team developing advanced automation control systems. You'll contribute to all stages of hardware product development—from sub-circuit design and integration to functional analysis and regulatory compliance—while building key technical skills in a supportive environment. If you value knowledge sharing, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement, Rockwell Automation is the place for you. We are looking for someone who is team-oriented and passionate about learning and developing themselves, who will seek knowledge of new technologies and trends in engineering and look to apply them to their job. You will be continually supported with mentorship and coaching. With success in this role, you will have the opportunity to learn all of the stages in the development cycle and take on additional scope and responsibility. You will work a hybrid schedule out of our Mayfield Heights office and report to the Engineering Manager, Hardware. Your Responsibilities: Collaborate on an agile team to design and develop new industrial automation products, including overall architecture and hardware verification. Program, analyze, and troubleshoot electronic hardware prototypes. Prepare product design documentation and test reports. Lead technical initiatives such as researching new technologies, implementing new circuit design tools, and troubleshooting failures. Work with technical peers to implement test automation and design simulation. Build relationships across teams to deepen understanding of the product development lifecycle. Mentor more junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices. The Essentials - You Will Have: Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. The Preferred - You Might Also Have: Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience. Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar technical degree. Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience working with Intel‑based CPU designs or similar architectures, including integration, validation, and troubleshooting at the hardware level. Experience using design capture tools, able to read & understand schematics, and have in-depth knowledge of circuit theory and operation, including microprocessors, digital logic devices, analog and/or DC‑power conversion, programmable devices (CPLDs, FPGAs). Programming experience in Python and/or C++ with a passion for outside‑the‑box thinking to leverage these tools in automated test applications within hardware development. Hands‑on experience with hardware test equipment including, but not limited to, debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers. Knowledge of industrial control systems, programmable logic controllers, and/or functional safety design. Experience working in a scaled Agile environment. Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g. IEC61508) and/or EMC standards (e.g. IEC61000). Strong attention to detail and ownership. Growth mindset with willingness to learn, mentor and expand technical ownership. What We Offer: Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision. 401k. Paid Time off. Parental and Caregiver Leave. Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life. To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at Our hybrid policy requires employees to work from a Rockwell location at least Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday unless they have a business obligation out of the office. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr