Researcher, Communications Hardware

Rockwell Automation; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Rockwell Automation in Milwaukee is seeking an embedded communications researcher to contribute to or lead projects across physical layer communications and embedded hardware. The role supports near-term and future business needs with a focus on thorough documentation and cross‑functional collaboration.

You will engage in literature reviews, prototyping, testing, and reporting, while expanding domain expertise in industrial automation and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct literature reviews, prototyping, experiments and reporting.
• Experience with embedded systems, Ethernet/serial communications, or hardware design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research new technologies related to industrial automation and develop domain expertise.
• Perform literature reviews, hands-on prototyping, experimentation, demonstration, and documentation.
• Collaborate with external vendors, research partners, and standards development organizations.
• Identify new intellectual property.

Skills

Programming languages

Technical English

Project management

Research experience

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Description

As a Researcher, Communications Hardware, you will be part of Rockwell Automation's Milwaukee Advanced Technology (AT) research team. AT is Rockwell Automation's centralized corporate research team under the office of the CTO. This requisition allows for multiple seniority levels depending on your prior experience and how well it aligns with this role. As an embedded communications researcher, you will contribute to or lead communications‑related research projects that de‑risk or provide solutions for near‑term or future business needs. Projects may cover a wide variety of topics involving physical layer communications, embedded systems (typically with ARM microcontrollers or microprocessors), and possibly functional safety systems. You should have a good understanding of embedded systems and electrical hardware. You should also have a solid understanding of Ethernet‑and serial‑based communications. You should have experience creating detailed technical documentation and enjoy solving multi‑disciplinary engineering problems that require diverse expertise. Continuous learning is a requirement. You should already understand research processes and have initiative to seek answers independently. You will report to the Milwaukee, Wisconsin laboratory manager.

You will work Hybrid in Milwaukee, WI.

Primary Responsibilities

• Research new technologies related to industrial automation and develop domain expertise.
• Perform literature reviews, hands‑on prototyping, experimentation, demonstration, and documentation (typically in internal reports, but occasionally in journals).
• Collaborate with external vendors, research partners, and standards development organizations.
• Identify new intellectual property.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 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 Also Have:

• Typically requires minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in science or engineering .
• Examples: Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Robotics Engineering Computer Science or Information Technology Physics, Applied Physics, or Engineering Physics Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 3+ years of experience in a research or technology development environment.
• Project management skills.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages .
• Excellent written and spoken technical English.
• One or more of the following representative skills:
  • Create electrical circuit simulations using SPICE or similar.
  • Develop embedded software / firmware for microcontrollers.
  • Create simple prototype circuit boards, from schematic capture to assembly.
  • Develop software related to functional safety (according to IEC 61508).
  • Implement with programable logic, such as FPGAs or CGRAs.
• Required business travel is minimal and typically elective.

What We Offer

• 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.

To learn more about our benefits package, please us visit at www.raquickfind.com.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

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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.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable.

To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

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!

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