Hardware Engineer - Project Execution
Emerson
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- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 21
- 2 days ago
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About the company
Emerson
Industrial automation · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Utilize knowledge of hardware components, cabinet layout variations, marshalling configurations, cabinet cabling, and I/O module options to develop best‑cost solutions aligned with customer requirements.
- 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 design tools.
- Develop, maintain, and update accurate bills of material within the ordering system, including preparing and processing change notices as needed.
- Maintain the AEO controlled parts list to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with established standards.
- Partner with marketing and proposals teams to support improved hardware cost estimates.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, project management, supply chain, and manufacturing partners to resolve issues and support smooth project execution.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to standardize designs, enhance processes, and improve cost, quality, and delivery performance.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related STEM discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
- 2+ years of related professional experience in engineering, ideally within 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 to work effectively across engineering, project management, and manufacturing teams.
- Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporaryvisas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who needsponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible.
- 5+ years of experience, as above.
- 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.
Key skills
hardware componentscabinet configurations/designsystem layouts
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If you are a Hardware Engineer Iooking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting new opportunity. This role provides the opportunity to apply technical expertise in hardware components, cabinet configurations/design, and system layouts to deliver cost effective, high quality solutions that meet customer and project requirements.
Based at our Headquarters office in Cranberry Township, PA, you will support project execution by translating engineering needs into accurate hardware designs and bills of material, helping ensure on time delivery while improving manufacturing efficiency. At Emerson, you will collaborate across engineering, project management, manufacturing, and supply chain teams in a culture grounded in innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion.