Rockwell Automation

Power Hardware Engineer

Rockwell Automation$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
  • 2+ years experience in power electronics product development preferred
  • Understanding of fundamental EE concepts and circuit theory
  • Experience in developing power converter designs (e.g., three-phase inverters)
  • Expertise with lab testing and test equipment (oscilloscopes, etc.)
  • Familiarity with modeling tools (Matlab/Simulink, LTSpice)
  • Exposure to EMI/EMC regulation and certification processes

Responsibilities

  • Build hardware and product from design to production
  • Design power electronics hardware for industrial applications
  • Collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines
  • Contribute to the evolution of Independent Cart Technology (ICT)
  • Address architectural challenges in distributed control and scalability
  • Engage in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment
  • Drive product direction and architecture decisions

Benefits

  • Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401k
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental and Caregiver Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedule
Full Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

At Rockwell Automation, you won't just be designing another incremental hardware update — you'll help shape the next generation of industrial motion control platforms.

As a Power Hardware Engineer, you will work on complex, high‑performance electronics that sit at the core of motion systems used across global industrial applications. to join our new product development team.

You will have the opportunity to:

  • Build hardwareand product — taking designs from idea to production
  • Work in a deeply technical and versatile environment
  • Design power electronics hardware for converters, inverters and ICT technology for industrial environment.
  • Grow both technically and professionally, with increasing scope, responsibility, and influence over product direction and architecture.
  • Our global engineering culture values collaboration, technical thoughtfulness, and new ideas. The environment is fast‑paced and dynamic contributing to multiple products.

You will work on a team comprised of engineers across multiple disciplines (e.g., mechanical, power electronics, embedded software) to bring our product roadmaps to life.

Expand Beyond Traditional Servo Drives

While you will work on advanced servo drive hardware, its scope goes well beyond conventional motion control. You will also contribute to the evolution of Independent Cart Technology (ICT) — a growing motion technology that introduces new architectural challenges and opportunities, including:

  • Distributed control, network and power architectures
  • High‑performance communication and synchronization
  • Scalability, modularity, and system‑level robustness

The Essentials - You Will Have:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field.
  • Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

  • Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in power electronics product development.
  • Understanding of fundamental EE concepts, circuit theory and operation, including Power electronics hardware.
  • Demonstrated experience developing power converter designs (three-phase inverters, bus derived power supplies, off-line and DC/DC power supplies)
  • Demonstrated expertise in laboratory testing and experience with test equipment including oscilloscopes, data acquisition equipment, spectrum analyzers.
  • Experience using modeling tools, i.e. Matlab/Simulink, Simplorer, LTSpice, and Maxwell to solve real-world problems.
  • Knowledge of EMI noise reduction, thermal management, voltage and current sensing, and protection techniques.
  • Exposure to EMI/EMC mitigation techniques and regulatory certification agencies such as UL & TUV.
  • Exposure to test automation (for example Python), and data analysis tools.
  • Exposure to AI‑enabled hardware, AI‑assisted design tools, or data‑driven engineering workflows.
  • Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering focused in power electronics, electric machines, or control systems.

What We Offer

  • 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.
  • To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at .

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation

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About Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation works with investments in industrial automation and aids other businesses with automation technology strategy.

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Size
24,500 employees
Market Cap
$29.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
+4.2%
Revenue
$6.2 billion
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