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This position is ideal for an Electrical Engineering professional who enjoys turning complex ideas into dependable, real-world products. As a PCB Design Engineer at Emerson, you will help create high-performance electronics that enable precise pressure and temperature measurement across a wide range of industries. You will work closely with other experienced engineers across disciplines and global locations, contributing your expertise to designs that move from early concept to full-scale manufacturing. This role offers technical growth, collaboration, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact-supported by Emerson's flexible, people-focused work environment!
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead and direct work related to PCB development involving schematic capture, component placement, routing, Gerber / ODB++ file creation, and documentation creation using Cadence Allegro toolset.
• Support and/or lead PCB layout design reviews (Electrical, EMC, Manufacturing, etc)
• Design multi-layer mixed signal circuit boards and flex circuit assemblies while collaborating with team members to meet the product quality, safety and cost requirements.
• Develop and implement changes to engineering drawings and documentation.
• Collaborate with global PCB drafting resources.
• Work with ECAD systems team to create electrical components for the in-house library, integrate best practices into development processes and find ways to utilize the full potential of the CAD software.
• Become a knowledge resource of PCB layout standards, Intrinsically Safe (I.S.) designs, best practices, and guidelines in accordance with industry standards and internal requirements.
• Facilitate and lead communication with supply chain to support component sourcing for new designs and legacy production
• Work with contract manufacturers of PCBs and assembly houses to ensure the successful fabrication of each design.
• Lead PCB(A) DFM/DFA activities in collaboration with Supply Chain, Mechanical and Manufacturing engineering.

Who You Are:
You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You focus on creating an effective collaborative style. You prepare content for communication that is impactful. You gain perspective in the middle of chaos. You become an early adopter.
For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience using electrical CAD software
• Knowledge of analog/digital circuit theory and EMC/EMI in electronics
• Knowledge of design for manufacturability, design for assembly and design for testability
• Experience with schematic and layout tools
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Our Culture & Commitment to You:
We recognize that for our organization to support a diverse workforce, we must focus on employee wellbeing. We know that to do your best work, you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a market-leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, family formation benefits in addition to paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, inclusive of vacation, holiday, and sick leave. Our goal is to offer a strong benefits foundation while allowing employees the flexibility to choose options that best suit their needs.
At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. This philosophy is fundamental to living our company's values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.
Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.
Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The starting salary for this role is $91,000-100,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities and experience each candidate brings to a role.
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WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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ABOUT EMERSON
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!
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