Leadership Development Program, Business & Commercial Engineering (June 2027)
About The Position
Rockwell Automation’s EDGE Leadership Development Program is a two-year program designed to develop future leaders and innovators. As an EDGE Associate, you will complete diverse six-month rotations across the United States, gaining exposure to the organization, working with leaders, and developing essential skills. The program includes classroom training, mentoring, career planning, networking, and interaction with global engineering teams. The Business and Commercial Engineering track is part of the Global Sales & Marketing business unit and is intended for driven engineering graduates. Associates contribute to business initiatives involving commercial content creation, application development, product management, customer engagement, and technical consulting. They gain hands-on experience with industrial automation technology and Rockwell Automation products and their applications across industries. Associates create a personalized rotation and development plan with their manager and technical mentors, preparing for post-program placement on a commercial, application, or services team. The role requires geographic flexibility and willingness to relocate multiple times during the two-year program.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
- Geographic flexibility and willingness to relocate multiple times during the two-year program.
- Interest in optimizing product and technology use within broader systems.
- Interest in business and customer-facing roles and in advising or consulting on technical concepts.
Nice To Haves
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Recent graduation.
- Prior internship or co-op experience with Rockwell Automation.
- Demonstrated leadership experience.
- Involvement in community service, extracurricular activities, or volunteerism.
- Interest in progressing toward Team Lead, Engineering Manager, or senior commercial/business leadership roles.
- Craving new experiences and challenges and embracing the unfamiliar.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to business initiatives in commercial content creation, application development, product management, customer engagement, and technical consulting.
- Work with industrial automation technology and Rockwell Automation products, gaining hands-on experience with their applications in various industries.
- Develop a personalized rotation and development plan in partnership with a manager and technical mentors.
- Build expertise and prepare for post-program placement on a commercial, application, or services team.
- Use technical skills to influence new business and solve customer problems.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including disability, medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401k.
- Paid time off.
- Parental and caregiver leave.
- Flexible work schedule coordinated with the manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
