Description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

SCOPE:

Responsible for test support for new product introductions (NPI) when introduced into manufacturing, legacy test equipment, continuation engineering product changes, production support, and equipment replacement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and lead implementation of continuous improvement, error proofing, ergonomics, yield, and other lean manufacturing initiatives for test equipment and processes.
• Implementation of common test practices across site and sharing of common practices and lessons learned with other manufacturing facilities and NPI development teams.
• Develop standardized work practices, documentation maintenance, and operator training for all test related processes.
• Demonstrate consistent use of appropriate Lean Six Sigma tools for test equipment qualification, test system problem solving, and identification and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Understand documentation on all aspects of the test solution.
  • Test specification to document product testing and coverage.
  • System wiring schematics in AutoCAD Electrical.
  • System BOM (Bill of Materials).
  • User's guide to assist plant engineering with long term support.
  • Test software stored released into appropriate source control location.
• Provides manufacturing technical support assisting in troubleshooting complex test systems to resolve crisis downtime situations in Rockwell Automation plants.
• Assist with scheduling/performing timely preventative maintenance for all test equipment. Provide guidance with calibration schedules and/or requirements for test instrumentation. Responsible for identifying/maintaining spare parts inventory.
• Lead efforts with understanding quality data for test processes and product repair processes and create/maintain troubleshooting tools and guides for tester/product repair.
• Lead or participate in projects that will enable the plants to meet annual productivity goals and reduce/eliminate safety and ergonomic risk in the manufacturing work environment. Lead or participate in the procurement, installation and validation activities with test equipment targeted for the manufacturing production.
• Ability to debug, modify, and troubleshoot software using multiple programming languages (including C, C++, C#, NI Test Stand, Visual Basic, PLC, etc.).

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree Electrical Engineering (EE), Electrical Engineering Technology(EET), Electrical Engineering/Computer Science (EE/CS) or equivalent education, or experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a test engineer contributor in a team oriented project environment, including design and development of test equipment for production or experience working in an operations manufacturing environment supporting production test equipment and processes.
• Mental and visual ability to troubleshoot software using multiple programming languages (including C, C++, C#, NI Test Stand, Visual Basic, PLC, etc.).
• Candidate must have the ability to read and interpret new product designs consisting of electronic circuit schematics, electrical and mechanical equipment design drawings, bills of materials, design and functional specifications.
• Knowledge of electronic hardware design processes and mechanical design concepts.
• Self-directed and able to adjust to changes in priority and scope.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analysis, and problem solving skills
• Good verbal & written communication skills in English.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office programs.

TRAVEL:

• Some travel may be required, typically up to 10%, possibly international.

What We Offer

• Our benefits package includes ...
• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees.
• Company volunteer and donation matching program - Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development
• At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

Rockwell Automation's hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.