Hardware Engineer - Project Execution

Emerson•Cranberry Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Emerson is hiring a Hardware Engineer to support project execution from its headquarters office in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. The role applies technical knowledge of hardware components, cabinet configurations and design, and system layouts to deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions that meet customer and project requirements. The engineer translates engineering needs into hardware designs and bills of material, supporting on-time delivery and improved manufacturing efficiency. The position works collaboratively with engineering, project management, manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, and proposals teams, and contributes to continuous improvement and design standardization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related STEM discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
At least 2 years of related professional experience, ideally in electrical systems, automation, controls, or a closely related technical discipline.
Ability to interpret customer and project requirements related to hardware design, cabinet layouts, marshalling, cabling, and I/O configurations.
Experience creating and maintaining bills of material and supporting engineering change processes, with strong attention to detail.
Proficiency using engineering or business systems and comfort working with structured part lists and controlled items.
Strong communication and collaboration skills for working effectively across engineering, project management, and manufacturing teams.
Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship; sponsorship will not be provided.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of related experience.
Demonstrated experience designing or implementing electrical and/or control systems in industrial, power generation, or automation environments.
Proficiency with AutoCAD or comparable CAD tools used for electrical, cabinet, or wiring design.
Experience supporting cost-reduction or manufacturing-efficiency initiatives through design optimization or parts standardization.

Responsibilities

Develop best-cost solutions aligned with customer requirements using knowledge of hardware components, cabinet layouts, marshalling configurations, cabinet cabling, and I/O module options.
Support hardware ordering objectives to meet project milestones and on-time delivery commitments.
Perform hardware engineering activities for assigned projects, including system layouts, cabinet configurations, and design development using AutoCAD or comparable tools.
Develop, maintain, and update accurate bills of material in the ordering system, and prepare and process change notices as needed.
Maintain the AEO controlled parts list for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with established standards.
Partner with marketing and proposals teams to improve hardware cost estimates.
Collaborate with engineering, project management, supply chain, and manufacturing partners to resolve issues and support project execution.
Identify opportunities to standardize designs and improve processes, cost, quality, and delivery performance.