Component Engineer

Rockwell Automation • Mayfield Heights, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader dedicated to helping manufacturers achieve greater productivity, sustainability, and agility. With approximately 28,000 employees, the company focuses on solving problems for customers in various sectors, including food, medicine, clean water, and green mobility. Rockwell Automation is seeking an accomplished Component Engineer with electronics design or component engineering experience to join a diverse, global engineering team. This role involves guiding hardware development teams on component selection for Rockwell products and will report to the Manager, Component Engineering. The position follows a hybrid schedule, working in Mayfield Heights, OH.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• The ability to travel 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ of hardware design or component engineering experience.
• Understanding of component lifecycles and obsolescence mitigation.
• Experience with SAP and or Windchill PLM systems.
• Familiar with Silicon Expert or other 3rd party lifecycle management tools.
• Experience with component derating.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various electronic commodities including passives, integrated circuits, and power electronics.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a dynamic Component Engineering team supporting all Rockwell Automation businesses across a wide range of electronic and electromechanical commodities.
• Act as the Component Engineering project representative and participate in project reviews for new product introductions and major redesign initiatives.
• Play a key role across multiple phases of product development by providing guidance on proper component selection and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams (e.g., mechanical, electrical) located globally, while working closely with Strategic Sourcing and Quality organizations.
• Support failure analysis activities for supported businesses as needed.
• Engage directly with Rockwell Automation's supply base and coordinate presentations on new and emerging technologies applicable to RA products.
• Partner with Hardware Development and Continuation teams to educate and train on best practices for component selection and provide guidance on Component Engineering processes.
• Contribute within a collaborative, innovative, fast‑paced global environment that values problem solving and results.
• Develop technical depth and leadership capabilities by taking on increasing scope and responsibility over time.
• Drive productivity improvements through the development and implementation of strategies leveraging high‑quality, cost‑effective components.
• Participate in initiatives to improve transactional efficiency, including the use of advanced tools such as AI.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees