Senior Process Engineer

Rockwell Automation

Senior Process Engineer collaborating with teams on the integration and maintenance of manufacturing lines at Rockwell Automation. Driving continuous improvement and standardizing manufacturing processes for various technologies.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with plant operations, manufacturing services, manufacturing engineering and industrialization teams on the integration, interconnection and maintenance of manufacturing lines within a manufacturing plant.
Support the commissioning and troubleshooting of industrial controls equipment and automation systems used in the manufacturing and warehousing of components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies within a Rockwell Automation manufacturing facility.
Look for continuous improvement and willing to work with multiple process technology owners to support our manufacturing standards.
Improve and standardize manufacturing process equipment for existing products and new product introductions
Identify productivity savings opportunities through insourcing programs, process improvement, increasing line capacity or other efficiency enhancements
Lead teams to create standard assembly processes and technologies.
Work with design and industrialization teams to identify technologies and processes to meet the needs of new product designs
Establish business relationships with internal customers and external suppliers to support develop and qualify equipment for operation's manufacturing space
Build competencies and subject matter expertise in automated wire processing equipment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
Typically requires of 5 years of experience
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Automation Engineering (or equivalent)
Established and demonstrated experience with wire and cabling processing tools and equipment (cutting, stripping, crimping, marking and labeling)
The ability to read and interpret complex electrical and electronic circuit schematics, electrical and mechanical equipment design drawings, bills of materials, specifications, procedures and technical manuals
Willingness to travel 5%-10% of the time to participate in equipment validations, attend trade shows or on rare occasions to support another plant.
Experience working with 3rd party vendors, integrators and OEMs regarding equipment procurement
A mindset to evaluate important factors (e.g., costs, benefits,, and risks) and all reasonable alternatives before making decisions
With your experiences to create documents in the form of instruction, best practices, training and communication that help propagate knowledge
Experience training other responsibilities on standard processes that are developed for Rockwell Automation and, where applicable, guide consistency of knowledge
Project Management basics (tasks, milestones, owners)
CAD experience creating layouts and wiring diagrams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
401k
Paid Time off
Parental and Caregiver Leave
Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.

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Hard Skills & Tools

wire processingcabling processingautomation systemselectrical circuit schematicsmechanical equipment designproject managementCADtroubleshootingcontinuous improvementmanufacturing standards

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingdecision-makingtrainingrelationship buildingorganizational skillsadaptabilityattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeBachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Automation Engineering