Hardware Engineering Manager

Rockwell Automation•Mayfield Heights, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rockwell Automation is seeking an Engineering Manager – Hardware to lead a high-performing team responsible for the development of industrial control products, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), I/O systems, and communication devices. In this role, you will manage a team of hardware engineers and technicians delivering products from concept through release—managing requirements, architecture, design execution, certification, and production readiness. You will help shape next-generation industrial platforms and driving engineering excellence across programs. You will collaborate with leaders across Engineering, Product Management, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations to deliver high-quality, scalable, and cost-effective solutions. This is a global, that requires, technical depth, and experience with building both products and people.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
Legal authorization to work in the US is required- we will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, not now or in the future, for this job opening.

Nice To Haves

Typically requires 5+ years of experience in technical leadership or people management functions within electronic hardware development (design through release)
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
Experience delivering products in regulated environments (e.g., CE, IEC 61010)
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies (SAFe)
Experience developing embedded hardware systems
Experience with industrial automation products or complex system-level designs
Experience working with global, distributed teams
Experience with project leadership or program management responsibilities
Experience with functional safety (IEC 61508 / IEC 61511) and/or cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443)
Experience managing external partners or 3rd-party engineering resources

Responsibilities

Lead and Develop Teams: Manage and mentor a team of 15–20 hardware engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of accountability and growth. Drive performance management, career development, and talent planning.
Drive Product Development Execution: Oversee all phases of hardware product development: requirements, architecture, design, validation, certification, and production release. Ensure designs meet quality, cost, reliability, and manufacturability targets.
Champion Engineering Excellence: Uphold strong engineering practices in architecture, design integrity, and verification. Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and capabilities.
Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Management, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to align on product strategy and execution. Drive alignment across global and cross-site teams.
Operational & Strategic Leadership: Lead organizational or functional initiatives (e.g., talent development, process improvements, tool adoption). Serve as a project sponsor for key product developments.
Deliver Results: Ensure predictable execution against program milestones and business objectives. Drive a "right-first-time" mindset in product design and implementation.
Foster Culture & Engagement: Create an inclusive, high-performance work environment. Remove barriers and eliminate non-value-added work to maximize team effectiveness.