Project Engineer

Rockwell Automation; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Health insurance (Medical, Dental, and

401(k)

Paid Time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Job summary

Rockwell Automation is seeking an experienced engineering professional to support global electronic assembly operations with substantial on-site time at Mequon and New Berlin facilities. You will lead standards, capital deployments, and data-driven optimization to improve quality, throughput, and profitability.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration, DFM guidance, and strategic technology deployment within a global manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or higher; relevant field preferred.
• 8+ years hands-on electronic assembly manufacturing experience preferred.
• Depth in solder profiling, SMT, post‑SMT or conformal coat processes beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain deep expertise in multiple electronic assembly processes (e.g., Wave soldering, SMT, AOI).
• Develop and deploy global electronic assembly process standards and procedures.
• Lead capital equipment selections, justifications, purchases, and deployments.
• Drive data-driven process optimization using DOE, control charts, and Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC/DMADV).
• Collaborate with design teams on DFM / DFA and contribute to ECAD guidelines.

Skills

Electronic assembly expertise

DOE / statistical analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Process standardization

Data-driven decision making

Solder profiling knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

BS or MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial)

Tools

IPCA610 familiarity

Job description

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

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; 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.

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. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening

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
• 401(k)
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

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.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

If you are an individual with a disability and 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.