Senior Engineer, System Engineering

Rockwell Automation • Mayfield Heights, OH

88d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Engineer in System Engineering, you'll be at the forefront of designing and delivering cutting-edge control system solutions that power complex machinery and processes. This role is perfect for a technical trailblazer who thrives on ownership, innovation, and collaboration—someone who can seamlessly bridge customer needs with robust engineering strategies, all while ensuring safety, compliance, and performance excellence. You will report to the Engineering Team Leader and have a hybrid schedule working in Mayfield Heights, OH.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Willingness to work or travel on non-standard work-days when needed to meet critical project deadlines.
• The ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
• U.S. Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electromechanical Engineering.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation products and software tools, or equivalent industrial automation products.
• 5+ years experience in the design of industrial automation control systems and/or related application experience.
• Leadership capability in applications of the different areas of automation systems including the interaction of mechanical, fluid, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and/or other modeling software tools.
• Familiarity with electrical standards NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 79, and/or UL508A.
• Technical writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of technical tasks with minimal direction.
• Analyze customer's requirements to determine the optimal control system solution and determine applicable hardware and software control configuration/architecture.
• Perform conceptual hardware & software systems design, determination of control system strategy to meet customers' requirements while complying with industry codes/standards and assure that personnel/machinery safety practices are implemented.
• Perform software development and design of custom application software.
• Oversee integration of 3rd party hardware and control systems.
• Write technical specifications and project reports as required.
• Visit 3rd party suppliers and/or panel shops to assess progress, provide technical assistance and carry out inspections.
• Lead the technical planning and direction of internal and customer system testing.
• Take ownership of issues, capable of engaging all levels of the organization to drive issues to resolution.
• Provide on-site control system commissioning as required.
• Function as the sole Lead Technical Engineer on small to mid-size projects and provide technical oversight to other engineers on the project team.

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: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree