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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Engineering Manager - **Company:** Rockwell Automation, Inc. - **Location:** Mayfield Heights, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Communication Devices - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=971090d2c020f1f9 ## About the Role * 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, not now or in the future, for this job opening, * 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 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 ## Description 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 driving engineering excellence across programs. You will collaborate with leaders across Engineering, Product Management, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations to deliver high-quality, scalable, and cost-effective solutions. This is a global, that requires, technical depth, and experience with building both products and people. This role will report to the Senior Manager of Hardware Engineering., * Lead and Develop Teams + Manage 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 * Drive Product Development Execution + Oversee all phases of hardware product development: requirements, architecture, design, validation, certification, and production release + Ensure designs meet quality, cost, reliability, and manufacturability targets * Champion Engineering Excellence + Uphold strong engineering practices in architecture, design integrity, and verification + Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and capabilities * Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration + Partner with Product Management, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to align on product strategy and execution + Drive alignment across global and cross-site teams * Operational & Strategic Leadership + Lead organizational or functional initiatives (e.g., talent development, process improvements, tool adoption) + Serve as a project sponsor for key product developments * Deliver Results + Ensure predictable execution against program milestones and business objectives + Drive a "right-first-time" mindset in product design and implementation * Foster Culture & Engagement + Create an inclusive, high-performance work environment + Remove barriers and eliminate non-value-added work to maximize team effectiveness ## Related Videos - [Headless Flipper - embeddable mobile devtools for your CI and beyond](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/451-headless-flipper-embeddable-mobile-devtools-for-your-ci-and-beyond) - [Swapping a Data Warehouse at Runtime: Zero-Downtime Migration Without Changing a Single Client](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100311-swapping-a-data-warehouse-at-runtime-zero-downtime-migration-without-changing-a-single-client) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Optimizing Your App for Success: Tips and Techniques for managing slow devices](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/655-optimizing-your-app-for-success-tips-and-techniques-for-managing-slow-devices) - [Agentic AI: building autonomous systems for developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100034-agentic-ai-building-autonomous-systems-for-developers) - [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)