Hardware Execution Engineer

Emerson•Cranberry Township, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are an engineering professional looking to make an impact in critical infrastructure while growing within a collaborative, project focused environment, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. Based at our St. Louis, MO iCenter, as a Hardware Execution Engineer, you'll support the successful execution of automation and control system projects by coordinating, designing, and delivering system hardware packages that meet quality, schedule, and customer expectations. In this role, you will work closely with project engineers, project managers, and cross disciplinary teams to support system hardware design, network architectures, and project schedules across a portfolio of projects. Your primary focus will be enabling the timely, accurate execution of hardware deliverables, helping ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. At Emerson, we help customers in the world’s most essential industries solve their toughest challenges. Our Power & Water Solutions business upgrades and modernizes critical infrastructure using industry leading automation, controls, and instrumentation to support a safer, smarter, and more sustainable future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, similar STEM degree, or a combination of experience and education will be considered.
Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting industrial automation, control system, or electrical engineering projects
Experience supporting industrial automation, control systems, or electrical engineering projects in a plant, project, or execution environment.
Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) or PLC based systems and electrical design for projects
Ability and willingness to travel up to approximately 25% to support testing, commissioning, or customer activities as needed.
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Preferred 5+ years of related experience
Experience with designing or troubleshooting control system networks
Experience with Ovation Distributed Controls Systems
Familiarization with applicable industry codes and processes
Experience in producing Electrical Engineering Design deliverables

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support system hardware design activities across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedules, and quality requirements.
Support the development and execution of hardware packages, including system hardware designs, network architecture, control panel layouts, wiring and schematic drawings, and device selections.
Collaborate with project management, engineering disciplines, and customer stakeholders to plan work, manage interfaces, and support on time delivery of project milestones.
Assist with the setup, configuration, and checkout of control system hardware, computer systems, and industrial networks.
Participate in system integration, testing, and validation activities, including hardware testing and factory acceptance testing.
Identify and help resolve technical or schedule challenges through coordination, documentation, and clear communication.
Support customer‑facing activities such as hardware design reviews, layout discussions, and acceptance testing.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by supporting updates to engineering tools, processes, standards, and documentation.
Gain exposure to multiple engineering disciplines and project phases while supporting senior engineers and project teams.