Software Engineer, Applications, Trusted Content Standards

Rockwell Automation•Mayfield Heights, OH

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Software Engineer, Applications on the Trusted Content & Standards team, you will help shape the future of Trusted Content. You will work with product management, operating segment stakeholders, customer co-innovation teams, and other Rockwell Automation engineering teams to define, develop, and scale Trusted Content development capabilities and standards that accelerate autonomous operations across design, operations, and maintenance workflows. The role calls for systems and automation engineering experience, collaboration, curiosity, and disciplined execution. You will apply knowledge of Rockwell Automation technologies and product applications to distill organizational knowledge into Trusted Content methods and standards, and turn emerging ideas into repeatable solutions, proofs of concept, and scalable practices for internal teams and customer-facing work. You will report to the Engineering Manager, Trusted Content & Standards. The role is hybrid, based in Milwaukee or Mequon, Wisconsin; Austin, Texas; or Mayfield Heights, Ohio.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available for this opening, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Typically, at least 8 years of related experience.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for interpreting complex data sets.
Experience applying industrial automation.
10 or more years of industry experience.
Experience developing software applications for industrial automation.
Experience maintaining specifications and standards.
Experience leveraging and implementing AI workflows.
Strong understanding of Rockwell Automation products such as Logix, Optix, and Application Code Manager.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present concepts and strategies to developers and management.

Responsibilities

Work with the Trusted Content Organization, Operating Segments, Commercial Engineering, and Technical Consultants to define best practices as standards.
Drive decisions through collaboration and cooperation among cross-functional teams.
Develop methods to check and grade adherence to standards through automated reviews and peer checks.
Identify areas where standards are needed to improve cohesiveness in development practices and consistency in delivered products.
Define Trusted Content applications and software using Logix Designer, View Studio, View Designer, Optix Studio, future Rockwell IDEs, and other automation-centric tools to create optimized application architectures for applications and work cells.
Define and optimize libraries that support applications and software in Rockwell Automation development environments.
Participate in and promote awareness of evolving industry standards that support Trusted Content, including OPC-UA Companion Specifications, ISA, and manufacturer-specific requirements.
Support development and prioritization of firmware and software functions that support Trusted Content application integration in controllers, drives, and other products.
Help define digital engineering strategies, including digital twins, automated code, and automated library creation principles, to support development of automotive applications.
Manage intellectual property as it is created and contribute to Trusted Content patent development.
Design integrated and complex automation systems using Trusted Content and modern methodologies.
Identify new industries and applications for Trusted Content and prioritize them based on library coverage, development needed to address gaps, and effort to develop, deploy, and support.
Work with the Trusted Content team to pilot, develop, and refine AI-assisted library development workflows.
Work with the Trusted Content Innovations team to develop requirements and review output.
Work with Commercial Engineering and Technical Consultants to determine future library and industry needs for Trusted Content.
Support global events such as Automation Fair and TechEd as needed.
Support customer or operating segment projects onsite as necessary.
Collaborate with T&I Customer Co-Innovation teams on engagements related to Trusted Content.