Job Description

Job Description

Rockwell Automation is the largest company in the world dedicated to industrial automation and information. Here, we connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to make the world more intelligent, more connected and more productive. From improving the production of medicines that boost human health to reducing waste in an oil and gas plant, the work we do changes how we live.

We truly believe we are doing things never before possible. And we need the brightest minds to help make that happen – the makers, the forward thinkers, the problem solvers. That’s where you come in.

The Sr. Systems Engineer serves as a main technical point of contact for Rockwell Automation’s customers and serves as company liaison with customers on technical matters for assigned projects.  Travel is required, up to 25%.

Rockwell’s Engineers are responsible for effectively providing services to support the gathering of requirements, system design, application development, on-site installation, and commissioning. The operation of automation control systems & advanced manufacturing software applications, drive systems, manufacturing systems, industrial networks and the individual products may comprise these systems. 

Responsibilities

Emerging technical leader.  Takes ownership of technical tasks with minimal direction

Analyzes customer's requirements to determine the optimal control system solution and determines applicable hardware and software control configuration/architecture

Performs conceptual hardware & software systems design, determination of control system strategy to meet customers’ requirements while complying with industry codes/standards and assure that personnel/machinery safety practices are implemented

Performs software development and design of custom application software

Oversee integration of 3rd party hardware and control systems

Write technical specifications and project reports as required

Visit 3rd party suppliers and/or panel shops to assess progress, provide technical assistance and carry out inspections

Lead the technical planning and direction of internal and customer system testing

Takes ownership of issues, capable of engaging all levels of the organization to drive issues to resolution

Provide on-site control system commissioning as required

Function as the sole Lead Technical Engineer on small to mid-size projects and provide technical oversight to other Engineers on the project team

Temperament

Communicates in a professional manner

Effectively manages their own natural reactions so there are no behaviors getting in the way of their effectiveness

Self-starter and ability to complete tasks independently, on time

Team player with the ability to integrate with other team project members

Acts as a leader in diverse settings and company  

Information Processing Capability

Complete tasks independently with a high level of accuracy and on-time.  Multi-tasking may be required.

Understanding the scope of the project and taking the appropriate actions to meet the schedule and required specifications

Is open to change and is a relentless and versatile learner

Ability to process project information and where possible foresee/address potential issues as early as possible to minimize impact.

Accepts Role Requirements

Maintain compliance of company certifications and/or training (Safety, Ethics, role specific)

Understand the expectations of the position and time commitments in order to complete tasks on-time

Attends, participates in the preparation and presentation of technical papers in industry symposiums and trade shows, as applicable

Key Performance Metrics

Engineering quality including impact on manufacturing

Project schedule impacted by timeliness of Engineering designs

Project budget impacting by Engineering design

Safety

Customer satisfaction

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline

Willingness to travel, typically for customer meetings or commissioning activities of a project up to 25%

Willingness to work non-standard work-days when needed to meet critical project activities

Preferred Qualifications:

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in automation control systems for stamping presses and/or transfer presses.

Experience with Rockwell Automation products and software tools, or equivalent industrial automation products

Experience in the design of industrial automation safety control systems and/or related application experience.

Leadership capability in applications of the different areas of automation systems including the interaction of mechanical, fluid, pneumatic and electrical systems.