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

The Technician supports engineering activities such as CAD design and mechanical layouts, test, and modifying applications to Drives, PLCs and monitoring systems. Assists with determining the hardware configuration used on the project. This position reports to the Engineering Team Lead.

You will report to the Engineering Team Leader and work on-site from either our Mequon or Richland Center locations.

• Functional
  • Individual responsible for Bill of Material creation and panel layouts for system hardware.
  • Finalize system schematics, assignment of wire numbers, selection of wire type/gauge.
  • Support engineering in the design of control, drives and automation systems working in a project team environment.
  • Perform detailed hardware layouts and create manufacturing release packages.
  • Provide updates to project manager/leader on status of activities.
  • Performance to schedule and performance to budget for self and other less-experienced engineers.
  • May participate in project meetings, production handover, and continuous improvement projects
• Leadership
  • Oversee the completion of work packages completed by other technicians and review and confirm accuracy through internal audits.
  • Be the mediator between the lead engineer and the manufacturing, and communicates any project issues to the project managers.
• Interpersonal
  • Determine which hardware's configuration will be used in the project, sending it to the client for its approval beforehand.
  • Create the Engineering Change Notices, mitigating issues that will be performed in the hardware equipment used on the project.
  • Coordinate with other departments as necessary to satisfy project requirements.
  • Work with Engineering and Assembly/Test activities within the facility and remotely.
  • Supports an environment conducive to successful team interaction.
  • May lead contractors on project assignments.
  • Responsible for meeting project schedule, engineering hour's budget, and customer satisfaction targets.
  • Must be commercially aware of the impact to the business performing the technician function to the benefit of the company and customers.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Have:

• 2 year or Associates Degree in Engineering/Technology discipline.
• 3D CAD knowledge: Creo, Solidworks, etc.
• 2+ years' experience in control systems engineering related to variable speed drives and industrial automation systems.
• 2+ years' experience in electrical design, with emphasis in schematics and panel layout generation.
• Ability to design utilizing ACAD electrical.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be available and willing to work overtime in order to meet customer project commitments.
• Must perform duties in the office, that is co-located in the manufacturing plant, as part of a project team.
• Expected to support group projects going through manufacturing.
• Must be able to work in a project driven environment where constructive feedback from others is encouraged.
• Previous experience in a Manufacturing environment
• Prior experience using programmable controllers, numerical controls, computers or motor controls and drives in industrial automation control systems.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental & Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor. This is a summary of the position's responsibilities and does not reflect the entire scope of work expectations

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At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. 

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