Electrical Hardware Engineer

The Kinetix Performance Engineering Hardware Development Engineer (Electrical) is responsible for leading design efforts for the development, enhancement, maintenance and cost reduction of Rockwell Automation Kinetix AC Servo Drives.

The Hardware Development Engineer works closely with other cross-functional team members within Rockwell Automation and reports to the Performance Engineering Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSEE with a minimum of 2 years of experience in hardware design in a New Product Development or Continuation/Sustaining Engineering environment.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in leading a design from concept to release working with cross functional team.
• Knowledge of electrical and electro-mechanical circuits and systems in all three disciplines of analog, digital, and power.
• Ability to manage PCB layouts and perform design verification including analysis of design margin.
• Must work well in a team environment and interface with other functional groups such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, Purchasing and outside suppliers.

Desired Qualifications:

• MSEE or coursework towards a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Capable of using computer simulation before prototyping i.e. PSPICE, Matlab/Simulink, Simplorer, Hyperlinks, etc.
• Solid understanding of EMC guidelines, standards and design mitigation techniques.
• Experienced with agency approval requirements and designing for codes such as UL, CE, IEC, etc.
• Knowledge of advanced embedded system peripherals (ie. LCD, DDR, FPGA, SPI, UART, PWM, A/D, Ethernet, CAN).
• Processor Experience: PowerPC, TMS320, PIC.
• Demonstrated embedded hardware design experience in digital AC Servo Drive design targeting highly dynamic positioning applications.
• Familiar with Allen-Bradley AC Servo Drives and AC Servo Motors.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLC architecture and connected components.
• Experience with safety certification compliant with IEC-61508.