Senior Engineer, System Engineering

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
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 or Arlington, VA.

Your Responsibilities

• As an emerging technical leader, you'll take ownership of technical tasks with minimal direction.
• Analyzes customer's requirements to determine the optimal control system solution and determines applicable hardware and software control configuration/architecture.
• Performs 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.
• Performs 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.
• Takes 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.

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.
• 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

The Preferred - You Might Also Have

• 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.

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

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

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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.