Project Engineer

Job Description

Global electronic assembly process technology for Rockwell Automation
We are looking for a experienced engineering professional; exact level will be based on depth and quality of experience. This position will support global electronic assembly operations with significant onsite time at Mequon and New Berlin facilities, and reports to the manager of manufacturing process engineering - PCBA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain deep expertise in at least two electronic assembly processes, including but not limited to: Wave soldering, Selective soldering, Conformal coating, PCB panel singulation, SMT solder printing, SMT pick-and-place, SMT reflow, AOI, equipment maintenance & troubleshooting
• Process & Standards Leadership
• Develop and deploy global electronic assembly process standards
• Reduce cost, improve quality, and increase throughput
• Author and maintain procedures, work instructions, and training materials
• Drive compliance to best-practice standardization across global facilities
• Capital Equipment & Technology Deployment
• Lead equipment selection, justification, purchase, and implementation
• Manage capital projects from requirement definition through production release
• Benchmark emerging electronic assembly technologies via suppliers, industry conferences, and technical forums
• Assess global electronic assembly manufacturing facilities against standardized criteria
• Data-Driven Process Optimization
• Use DOE, control charts, and statistical analysis
• Monitor and report electronic assembly KPIs to drive continuous improvement
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC and DMADV)
• Cross-Functional & Design Engagement
• Partner with design teams on DFM / DFA
• Integrate assembly considerations into Electronic Assembly Design Guidelines
• Share knowledge through presentations, documentation, and technical reviews

Essentials

• You Will Have Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• The Preferred - You Might Also Have Typically requires 8 years of experience
• BS or MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial preferred)
• 7–10+ years hands-on electronic assembly manufacturing experience
• Depth in solder profiling, SMT, post-SMT or conformal coat processes
• IPC-A-610 familiarity
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma experience (Green Belt+ preferred)

What We Offer

• Hybrid work schedule
• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave

Benefits

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.

Job Family

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

EEO Statement

At Rockwell Automation 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

Our 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.