Project Engineer, Hardware

Rockwell Automation • Mequon, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a team where your engineering skillset and customer‑focused mindset come together to create tailored hardware solutions for drive applications. In this role, you'll partner directly with product managers, business development managers, and customers to understand their requirements, propose value‑added engineering approaches, and design packaged solutions that meet industry standards and performance expectations. You'll work across multiple disciplines—from mechanical design and CAD modeling to prototype testing and production support—ensuring each solution is both technically sound and execution‑ready. If you thrive in a blend of hands‑on design, collaboration, and problem‑solving, this position offers the opportunity to lead meaningful engineering work from concept through implementation. You'll work a hybrid schedule out of our Mequon, WI facility and report to the Integrated Drives Business Hardware Development Manager.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience with metal and plastic components, electronic assemblies, and packaging.
• Strong proficiency with Creo 3D CAD modeling software.
• Experience designing products to U.L. 508A, UL 61800-5-1, CE, and other global standards.
• Experience with stress analysis and thermal simulations using Ansys Workbench.
• Design for manufacture and assembly experience or demonstrated skill.
• Proficiency with stress analysis and thermal simulations using Ansys Workbench.
• Experience designing solutions incorporating VFDs, especially Allen-Bradley Low Voltage Drives.
• Experience creating, modifying, and reviewing detail drawings with GD&T.
• Experience designing steel enclosures and busbars.
• Knowledgeable of production tooling and processes for sheet metal fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of managers or project leaders, analyze customer and product requirements and design ETO orders and NPI products for drive application solutions including enclosures, components, and assemblies.
• Optimize designs for a balance of cost and performance by incorporating standard and custom power and control components, cables, enclosures, and thermal management solutions into a packaged product.
• Lead conversations with customers to discuss solutions and demonstrate organizational value-add engineering capabilities.
• Assist Product Management in preparing ETO project proposals and NPI proposals including scope definition, resource estimates, project schedules, and costs.
• Cross-functional collaboration during development of conceptual designs through final fabrication and production implementation. Includes interfacing with global customers, suppliers, IDB engineering, LV Drives Development Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, Product Management, Business Management, and the Operations Planning and Production functions.
• Develop detailed solution models, component drawings, assembly instructions, and other documentation as needed.
• Develop products and design documentation as specified by the development process.
• Solve common and complex mechanical packaging challenges within established specifications and recommend appropriate alternatives.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable regulatory standards (UL, IEC).
• Create, modify, and review detail drawings with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Develop and implement testing parameters and plans for new and existing designs including validation of tolerances, form/fit/function, shock and vibration, and product safety.
• Participate in prototype validation testing and product qualification testing.
• Specify, procure, and fabricate prototype and proof of concept parts.
• Support the Operations and Quality Assurance teams to resolve product manufacturing and test issues.
• Support field service and customers with timely resolution of post-shipment issues.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for products and processes.
• Maintain designs of released products and support Continuing Engineering efforts throughout the product life cycle.
• May function as a team or project leader providing direction for team activities and decision making.
• Support company and IDB goals, objectives, and profitability, and foster an environment of teamwork in support of our cultural principles.
• Ensure thorough familiarity with company policies and procedures including Standards of Business Conduct, Intellectual Property, Control Environment, Information Protection, ISO 9000 & 14001, and government regulations (e.g., health, safety, quality and environmental).

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