Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer, Applications to help shape the future of Trusted Content within the Trusted Content & Standards team. In this role, you will work with product management, operating segment stakeholders, customer co-innovation teams, and other Rockwell Automation engineering teams to define, develop, and scale Trusted Content development capabilities and standards that accelerate autonomous operations across design, operations, and maintenance workflows.
The ideal candidate combines strong systems and automation engineering experience with curiosity, collaboration, and execution discipline. This person is an expert in Rockwell Automation technologies and Rockwell Automation product applications. This person is comfortable working across ambiguity, distilling organizational knowledge into Trusted Content methods and standards, and turning emerging ideas into repeatable solutions, proofs of concept, and scalable practices that support both internal teams and customer-facing efforts.
Your Responsibilities
Standards Development
•Work with the Trusted Content Organization in addition to Operating Segments, Commercial Engineering, Technical Consultants to define best practices as standards
•Drive decisions through collaboration and cooperation of cross-functional teams
•Develop methods to check and grade adherence to defined standards through automated reviews and peer checks
•Identify new areas where standards are needed to drive cohesiveness in development practices and consistency in delivered products
Library and Application Development
•Define Trusted Content Applications & Software leveraging Logix Designer, View Studio, View Designer, Optix Studio, Future Rockwell IDE and other Automation centric tools to create optimized Application Architectures for applications and work cells
•Define and optimize Libraries that support creation of applications and software in Rockwell Automation's Automation Development Environments
•Participate, keep informed, and drive awareness in Rockwell Automation around the evolution of Industry Standards that support Trusted Content (including OPC-UA Companion Specifications, ISA, specific manufacturer requirements, and others)
•Support Development and Prioritization of Firmware and Software functions supporting Trusted Content application integration in controllers, drives, and other products
•Help define Digital Engineering Strategies (Digital Twins, Automated Code, and Automated Library creation principles) that assist Development of Automotive Applications
•Manage intellectual property as it is being created and become part of Trusted Content patent development
•Design integrated and complex automation systems using Trusted Content through modern methodologies
•Identify new industries and applications for Trusted Content and prioritize based on current library coverage, development delta to meet gaps, and effort to develop, deploy, and support
•Work with key members of the Trusted Content team to Pilot, Develop, and Refine new AI assisted library development workflow
Collaboration
•Work closely with the Trusted Content Innovations team to develop requirements and review output
•Work closely with Commercial Engineering and Technical Consultants to determine future Library and Industry needs for Trusted Content
Other
•Support global events such as Automation Fair, TechEd, or others as needed
•Support customer or operating segment projects on site as necessary
Customer Co-Innovation
•Collaborate with T&I Customer Co-Innovation teams on engagements related to Trusted Content
The Essentials - You Will Have
•5+ years of industry experience
•Strong understanding of Rockwell Automation products like Logix, Optix, Application Code Manager, etc.
•Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
•Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
•Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present concepts and strategies to fellow developers and management
The Preferred - You Might Also Have
•Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field or equivalent
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for interpreting complex data sets
•Experience in the application of industrial automation
•10+ years of industry experience
•Experience developing software applications for industrial automation
•Experience with maintaining specifications and standards
•Experience with leveraging and implementing AI workflows
What We Offer
Our benefits package includes:
•Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
•Employee Assistance Program
•Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
•... and other local benefits!
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.
