Senior Materials Engineer

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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 thework 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

We are seeking a Materials Engineer with a broad technical background to support the selection, modification, improvement, and troubleshooting of diverse metal processes used in industrial products. You will serve as a technical subject matter expert, defining critical requirements for new metal processes and collaborating closely with engineers and scientists to evaluate material properties and ensure process integrity. You will work hybrid from Milwaukee, WI and report to the Manager, Chemistry and Materials Engineering.

Your Responsibilities:

• Act as a materials technical contact for new and existing metal processes.
• Define, maintain and create material and process specifications.
• Analyze materials in a laboratory setting to troubleshoot issues and optimize performance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Sourcing, Supplier Quality and Manufacturing, to evaluate material properties, help optimize processes, and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Familiarity with the common metal forming, heat treating, and joining processes, including plating & coating technologies.
• Work with understanding critical-to-quality process parameters.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and maintain material and process specifications.
• Strong analytical skills for material evaluation and process improvement.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• 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.
• The ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science
• Minor or second degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline
• General understanding of instruments used in qualification testing
  • Ex: SEM, XRF, Microscopy, Salt fog, Hardness
• Knowledge of plastic molding processes and materials.
• Experience with industrial product development.
• Familiarity with quality systems and process control methodologies.

What We Offer:

• 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.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

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.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.

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.

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