Process Automation Software Engineer

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 Process Automation Software Engineer, you will design and deliver modern industrial software across OT and IT layers, enabling Connected Enterprise and IIoT solutions. This role is ideal for an automation professional (controls, PLC, HMI, SCADA) who is ready to move into software development. You will build on your automation expertise while growing your software development skills. The software you create will be released as products used by customers in the industrial automation industry and will incorporate agentic workflows and first principles models to bring intelligent, physics-informed automation to the plant floor. The development is carried out as part of a co-innovation program with focused customers. You will report to PRINCIPAL ENGINEER, APPL INFO and will work Hybrid in Milwaukee, WI.
Our technology stack:
Logix platform (Studio 5000 Logix Designer, FactoryTalk Design Studio)
FactoryTalk Optix (HMI / edge application platform)
FactoryTalk DataMosaix (industrial data platform)
Plex MES and Fiix CMMS (enterprise systems)
Primary Responsibilities:
Develop applications using Logix Designer and FactoryTalk Optix
Build edge-to-cloud integrations using DataMosaix, Plex, and Fiix
Develop APIs, microservices, and modern web applications, learning software engineering practices (version control, code review, testing, CI/CD) alongside experienced developers
Leverage Time-Series Databases and Data Visualization Tools
Develop requirements from your understanding of Manufacturing Systems and the needs of automation users
Define architectures from the Logix control layer to the cloud
Align control data models with enterprise and cloud solutions
Apply cloud-native and event-driven architectures
Drive adoption of OPC UA standards
Design data models using Smart Objects, FT Optix and FT DataMosaix
Integrate Logix, historian, and enterprise data
Enable analytics and predictive use cases
Contribute to software that ships as part of Rockwell Automation's product portfolio
The Essentials - You Will Have:
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.
Legal authorization to work in the United States is required; Rockwell Automation will not sponsor employment visas for this role, now or in the future.
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
Logix Designer and FactoryTalk Design Studio
Experience with FactoryTalk Optix, DataMosaix, Plex, Fiix
Exposure to JavaScript / TypeScript or C# / .NET (we will help you build depth)
Familiarity with microservices, APIs, container-based systems
Technical and business writing
Ability to translate complex architectures into solutions
Hands-on experience in industrial automation (PLC programming, HMI, SCADA, or related controls work).
Demonstrated interest in software development, such as coursework, personal or work projects, scripting, or self-study.
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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