Project Engineer

Rockwell Automation; Mequon (WI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Parental and Caregiver Leave

Job summary

Rockwell Automation is seeking an experienced engineering professional for their electronic assembly operations in Mequon and New Berlin, Wisconsin. This position requires expertise in processes such as wave soldering and SMT. You will lead the deployment of global standards and optimize operations for quality and throughput.

The role offers hybrid work flexibility and comprehensive health benefits, including insurance and 401k options. Strong candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in electronic assembly.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electronic assembly manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience with solder profiling and SMT processes.
• Familiarity with IPCA610 standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in electronic assembly processes.
• Develop and implement process standards to enhance efficiency.
• Lead capital equipment projects from definition to implementation.
• Use statistical methods for process optimization.
• Collaborate with design teams on assembly considerations.

Skills

Technical Subject Matter Expertise

Process & Standards Leadership

Capital Equipment & Technology Deployment

Data-Driven Process Optimization

Cross-Functional & Design Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

DOE

Statistical Analysis

Job description

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Mequon, Wisconsin, United States

Job Description

Global electronic assembly process technology for Rockwell Automation

We are looking for an experienced engineering professional; exact level will be based on depth and quality of experience. This position will support global electronic assembly operations with significant onsite time at Mequon and New Berlin facilities, and reports to the manager of manufacturing process engineering - PCBA.

This engineering role supports global electronic assembly operations across Rockwell Automation facilities and operates within a specialized team positioned at the intersection of manufacturing excellence, technology roadmap ownership, process standardization, and advanced process analysis.

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.

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

The Essentials - You Will Have

• 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

The Preferred - You Might Also Have

• Typically requires 8 years of experience
• BS or MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial preferred)
• 7-10+ 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
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at [phone].

Rockwell Automation's hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.

Locations

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Mequon, Wisconsin, United States