Sr/Lead Hardware Design

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Help with the design and development of electronic hardware for industrial analytical products.
• Design analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits including microcontroller systems, sensor interfaces, power supplies, and signal conditioning.
• Translate system requirements into robust, manufacturable hardware solutions.
• Guide schematic design, component selection, and PCB layout with focus on DFM / DFT and cost optimization.
• Oversee hardware prototyping, bring-up, debugging, and performance validation using lab instruments and test automation.
• Ensure compliance with EMI / EMC, safety, and environmental regulations (e.g., CE, UL, IEC61010, IEC61326).
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and system engineers to ensure seamless hardware integration.
• Interface with vendors, contract manufacturers, and certification agencies for sourcing, production readiness, and product approvals.
• Mentor and support junior team members through design reviews, documentation, and process improvement.

Who You Are:

You are a hands-on, technically strong electronics design engineer with a passion for building high-reliability hardware for industrial applications. You thrive in engineering-driven environments where design robustness, attention to detail, and cross-functional collaboration matter. From concept to production, you own your designs and understand both the theory and practice of analog/digital circuits, signal integrity, and compliance.

Curious, organized, and proactive, you tackle complex challenges and navigate ambiguity with confidence. As a team player, you share best practices, support your peers, and contribute towards a quality-driven engineering culture. 

For This Role, You Will Need:

• BE / Equivalent in Industrial Electronics / Electronics and Telecommunication with 7+ yrs. of Industrial Experience in Electronics Hardware Design and Development Domain.
• Strong expertise in analog and digital circuit design, with hands-on experience in low-level signal conditioning, power management and thermal design techniques for analytical instrumentation.
• In-depth knowledge of microcontroller / microprocessor interfacing with low-noise, low-power ADCs, DACs, and sensors is essential.
• Solid understanding of signal integrity and proficiency in designing linear circuits using op-amps, instrumentation amplifiers, and a wide range of signal conditioning techniques.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to implement and optimize complex designs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of communication protocols including SPI, I2C, CAN, RS485, RS232, USB, HART, PROFIBUS and FIELDBUS.
• Ability to take designs from schematic capture to working prototypes, following structured processes from requirements specification, design guidelines, and PCB layout to DFM / DFT, collaborating effectively with mechanical and software teams across global locations.
• Hands-on experience with AC / DC power supplies, including strong design knowledge in SMPS and DC-DC converters across various topologies.
• Solid understanding of EMI / EMC compliance requirements and design practices, including effective implementation of shielding and grounding techniques.
• Sound knowledge in designing products for hazardous environments, with a solid understanding of intrinsic safety and high-voltage applications.
• Exposure to optics-based product designs is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with global, cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in using test and measurement lab equipment, and capable of independently handling hardware validation and debugging throughout the product development lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Expertise in EMI/EMC-compliant design, testing, and certification is highly desirable and will be considered a strong advantage.
• Designs should adhere to international safety and certification standards relevant to the process and control industry, such as CE, ATEX, CSA, FM, and intrinsically safe design principles.
• Familiarity with FPGA, PAL, PLA, and CPLD-based hardware development is beneficial.
• A good understanding of instrumentation sensors, particularly those used for measuring physical and chemical properties of liquids is preferred.
• Experience with PCB design tools such as PADS & Allegro is an added advantage.
• A background in process instrumentation is highly desirable and will be viewed favorably.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle documentation and process documentation standards is important for supporting complete product development and maintenance.

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 competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, 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.

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