Mechanical Systems Architect

Rockwell Automation

Mechanical Systems Architect focused on developing mechanical systems architecture for automation products. Collaborating across teams to create innovative solutions and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeMequon • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design mechanical systems architecture, including mechanical interfaces while partnering with other architects to support a common architecture vision and strategy.
Lead teams within the organization to solve architectural and implementation problems.
Stay abreast on current and accelerating new technologies, best practices, and contemporary mechanical engineering and simulation tools and methodologies.
Stay abreast of external standards that directly impact the drives industry and advise the business on impacts and response.
Guide teams who are designing products that adhere to these standards.
Collaborate with peer systems architects in other business units to create a common architecture vision.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to facilitate delivery of simplified and unique products and solutions that solve real-world customer problems at the best cost points.
Create system and product level architectural documents that explain the functionality, design intent, and interfaces between components and assemblies at the right level for implementation by engineering.
Create proof of concept deliverables, define logical work sequencing, and map a clear process for product integration.
Advise the business on supplier selection to ensure we work with best partners possible.
Be an independent voice in liaising between product management and functional/technical leads within the business to clarify requirements, understanding concepts and issues, and resolving problems and anomalies.
Influence decisions within multiple teams across Rockwell Automation.
Develop a product, system, and customer view.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience
Legal authorization to work in the US is required.
Typically requires 8+ years system level design experience in mechanical systems.
Significant experience designing drive hardware and mechanical systems including design for manufacturability considerations.
Expertise in simulating mechanical systems.
Skilled user of ANSYS tools including mechanical, ICEPAK, Electronic Desktop, Sherlock; Multiphysics simulations or demonstrated success with other tools where knowledge would carry over.
Breath of knowledge and expertise across multiple engineering disciplines DFSS black belt.
Experience with prototyping processes including SLA and 3D printing.

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

Mechanical Systems DesignSimulation ExpertiseDrive Hardware Design3D PrintingSLA Prototyping

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Certifications

DFSS Black Belt