Senior Integration Engineer - Rockwell Automation

Cross Technologies Inc.•Knoxville, TN

18h

About The Position

Cross Company is seeking a Senior Integration Engineer to provide industrial control system design, integration, and technical assistance for process control systems built on the Rockwell Automation ecosystem. The role requires strong knowledge of Rockwell hardware and software architectures and the ability to apply the company’s execution processes to deliver customer solutions. The engineer leads technical project delivery across project phases, manages and delegates engineering work, balances technical scope and project budgets, and communicates with customers and internal teams to define milestones and drive execution. The role also involves mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, supporting sales proposals and customer discovery, and managing multiple concurrent Rockwell integration projects. The ideal candidate is interested in technical project leadership and may advance into the project management group. The work environment ranges from a typical office to customer plant sites. Travel and overnight stays are associated with the position; most senior engineers travel less than 20% overall. Plant-site work may require more than 40 hours to support project efforts and may involve PPE, work at heights, and physical activity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical field and at least 10 years of related industrial automation experience, or an associate degree in a technical field and at least 12 years of related industrial automation experience.
Proven experience delivering greenfield DCS and PLC-based process automation projects using the Rockwell Automation ecosystem.
Experience with Rockwell ControlLogix and CompactLogix using Studio 5000 or RSLogix 5000.
Experience with PlantPAx DCS, including Process Library, system architecture, and standard process strategies.
Experience with FactoryTalk products, including View SE/ME, Batch, Historian, and AssetCentre.
Knowledge of industrial networks, including EtherNet/IP, Stratix switches, CIP routing, and drive integration.
Deep technical understanding of Rockwell industrial automation architectures, system sizing, and hardware layout.
Advanced proficiency in PLC and DCS programming languages: Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, and Sequential Function Chart.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, loop sheets, P&IDs, and control panel wiring for commissioning and troubleshooting.
Ability to diagnose system performance bottlenecks and field network issues.
Proficiency with Google Suite or Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, PDF editing and markup tools, and AutoCAD or Visio for electrical drawing review, layout navigation, and control loop review.
Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, relationship-building, analytical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills.
High technical rigor, attention to detail, self-motivation, and initiative.
Ability to handle project pressure and changing plant deadlines calmly and collaborate with a team.
Ability to travel and stay overnight as required; most senior engineers travel less than 20% overall.
Ability to work in plant environments, including occasional work at heights of 15 to 20 feet and in non-permit-required spaces; climb ladders, stairs, platforms, and scaffolding; and lift or carry up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

P.E. license or PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Execute industrial automation projects using internal execution processes and act as a subject matter expert on Rockwell Automation process platforms, including PlantPAx, ControlLogix, and FactoryTalk.
Lead project development and remain accountable for technical delivery across all project phases.
Distribute, track, and review engineering tasks and automation deliverables across team members.
Manage technical delivery scope to support customer satisfaction and monitor project budget limitations.
Communicate with clients and internal engineering teams to define milestones and drive project execution.
Balance lead engineering responsibilities with commercial project requirements and multiple concurrent projects.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through recommendations, code reviews, technical coaching, and constructive feedback.
Manage customer relationships from project inception through commissioning, ensuring Rockwell-based deliverables meet or exceed expectations.
Ensure automation designs comply with established quality-assurance procedures, code standards, and the Procedure for Implementation of Projects (TISP.0001.10).
Execute engineering work to achieve target project margins and delivery milestones.
Develop team members, foster continuous improvement, and uphold ethical business standards.
Assist sales teams with technical proposals, architecture scoping, and customer discovery sessions.