Sr/Lead Hardware Design @ Emerson

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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 viewe'd favorably.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle documentation and process documentation standards is important for supporting complete product development and maintenance.