Senior Hardware Validation and Test Engineer - Round Rock

Join Emerson Automation Solutions and be part of a team that's shaping the future of industries worldwide through innovative process automation systems. Our cutting-edge technologies help industries operate more efficiently, sustainably, and safely. From optimizing energy use to ...

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Join Emerson Automation Solutions and be part of a team that's shaping the future of industries worldwide through innovative process automation systems. Our cutting-edge technologies help industries operate more efficiently, sustainably, and safely. From optimizing energy use to ensuring the consistent quality of essential goods, Emerson's solutions are integral to the global infrastructure. Here, your work will contribute to a smarter, greener future where automation enhances everyday life and paves the way for sustainable growth. We are seeking an experienced Senior Hardware Validation & Test Engineer to own and evolve our hardware test strategy across EMC, environmental robustness, and validation efficiency. This role strengthens product quality by improving test coverage, repeatability, and automation, reducing late‑stage issues and rework. You will be a key technical leader, working closely with cross-functional teams, including system architects, circuit designers, PCB layout engineers, software developers, and compliance engineers, to ensure our products achieve optimal quality. This is a hands‑on, lab‑focused role with growing influence on test infrastructure, tooling, and automation. 

AS A SENIOR HARDWARE VALIDATION & TEST ENGINEER, YOU WILL: 

• Define and execute hardware validation plans in accordance with best practice in test engineering and design of experiments. 
• Ensure test coverage aligns with product risk, safety classification, and industrial use conditions.
• Identify validation gaps early and drive closure prior to certification or release.
• Perform in‑house pre‑compliance testing for emissions, immunity, ESD, EFT, and surge.
• Characterize failures, document root causes, and work with hardware and layout teams on corrective actions.
• Coordinate third‑party compliance testing and certification.
• Own or support environmental testing including shock, vibration, temperature, humidity, and related stresses.
• Ensure test conditions reflect real‑world installation and operating environments.
• Develop and enhance test automation to increase repeatability and reduce manual effort.
• Create automated test setups, scripts, and data‑capture methodologies where applicable.
• Standardize test procedures, fixtures, and report across programs.
• Act as an independent verifier to identify issues missed during feature‑focused development cycles.
• Reduce certification failures, late‑stage defects, and field escapes through disciplined testing.
• Mentor junior test engineers and technicians.
• Help establish best practices for validation methodology and documentation.
• Collaborate with external consultants for advanced EMC or atypical issues.

WHO YOU ARE: You demonstrate a strong ability to manage complexity and make high‑quality decisions by approaching hardware challenges in a methodical and pragmatic way—digging into root causes, using diverse data sources, and making sound, data‑driven decisions even without complete information. You apply tech‑savvy thinking by integrating practical engineering constraints with emerging best practices, ensuring solutions work reliably in real‑world conditions. Your commitment to optimizing work processes and driving results is evident in how you emphasize repeatability, robust test coverage, and improvements not only in product quality but also in the systems and methods teams use to test. You demonstrate strong accountability by grounding your work in data, validating outcomes, and ensuring quality at each step. 

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED: 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field.

• 4+ years in hardware validation, test engineering, or EMC‑focused test roles.

• Exposure to EMC testing and general hardware validation.

• Exposure to environmental testing (shock, vibration, temperature, humidity).

• Proficiency with common hardware troubleshooting equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, EMI receivers, ESD equipment, or related EMC instrumentation.

• Familiarity with schematics, PCB layouts, and concepts of EMI/RFI for PCBs. EMI/RFI protections. 

• Experience developing test plans, executing tests independently, and driving issues to resolution.

• Legal Authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this role. You MUST be a U.S. citizen or a green card holder 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART: 

• Experience—or strong interest—in test automation, scripting, and improving validation efficiency.
• Experience testing industrial automation, SIS, or DCS hardware.
• Familiarity with IEC 61000‑4‑x, CISPR, and industrial EMC/compliance standards.
• Experience designing or improving automated test setups.
• Focused on owning hardware quality, and setting high standards for quality
• Ability to mentor junior engineers or technicians.
• Experience coordinating external test labs or consultants.
• Proficiency using rework and soldering stations. 
• Familiarity with laboratory management.

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.  Learn more about our  Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.  

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. 

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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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