Hardware Engineering Manager

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees, we know we have something special. Our people are energized problem solvers who take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

About the role

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 drive engineering excellence across programs. This is a global role that requires technical depth and experience with building both products and people. This role will report to the Senior Manager of Hardware Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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
• Oversee all phases of hardware product development: requirements, architecture, design, validation, certification, and production release
• Ensure designs meet quality, cost, reliability, and manufacturability targets
• Uphold strong engineering practices in architecture, design integrity, and verification
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and capabilities
• Partner with Product Management, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to align on product strategy and execution
• Drive alignment across global and cross-site teams
• Lead organizational or functional initiatives (e.g., talent development, process improvements, tool adoption)
• Serve as a project sponsor for key product developments
• Ensure predictable execution against program milestones and business objectives
• Drive a "right-first-time" mindset in product design and implementation
• Create an inclusive, high-performance work environment
• Remove barriers and eliminate non-value-added work to maximize team effectiveness

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 for this job opening

Qualifications

• 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 61131, 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

Benefits

• 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

Schedule

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.