Senior Engineer

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers – amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life‑saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility – our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you, we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced engineering professional; the exact level will be based on depth and quality of experience. This position will support global electronic assembly operations with significant onsite time at the Mequon and New Berlin facilities in Wisconsin, and reports to the manager of manufacturing process engineering – PCBA. The mission is to provide expert‑level leadership in electronic assembly to enhance quality, reliability, throughput, and long‑term profitability through standardization, strategic capital deployment, and technology innovation.

Locations

Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Mequon, Wisconsin; New Berlin, Wisconsin.

Your Responsibilities

Technical Subject Matter Expertise

• Maintain deep expertise in at least two electronic assembly processes, including but not limited to Wave soldering, Selective soldering, Conformal coating, PCB panel singulation, SMT solder printing, SMT pick‑and‑place, SMT reflow, AOI, equipment maintenance & troubleshooting.

Process & Standards Leadership

• Develop and deploy global electronic assembly process standards.
• Reduce cost, improve quality, and increase throughput.
• Author and maintain procedures, work instructions, and training materials.
• Drive compliance to best‑practice standardization across global facilities.

Capital Equipment & Technology Deployment

• Lead equipment selection, justification, purchase, and implementation.
• Manage capital projects from requirement definition through production release.
• Benchmark emerging electronic assembly technologies via suppliers, industry conferences, and technical forums.
• Assess global electronic assembly manufacturing facilities against standardized criteria.

Data‑Driven Process Optimization

• Use DOE, control charts, and statistical analysis.
• Monitor and report electronic assembly KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC and DMADV).

Cross‑Functional & Design Engagement

• Partner with design teams on DFM / DFA.
• Integrate assembly considerations into Electronic Assembly Design Guidelines.
• Share knowledge through presentations, documentation, and technical reviews.

Essentials – You Will Have

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship).

Preferred – You Might Also Have

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• BS or MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial preferred) with 2‑5+ years hands‑on electronic assembly manufacturing experience.
• Depth in solder profiling, SMT, post‑SMT or conformal coat processes.
• IPCA610 familiarity.
• Lean Six Sigma experience (Green Belt+ preferred).

What We Offer

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Health insurance including medical, dental and vision.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Parental and caregiver leave.
• For more information on our benefits package, please visit

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