Manufacturing Engineer

Mequon, WIFull-timePosted Jul 30, 2026

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

This position is responsible for responding to manufacturing problems by investigating and resolving such problems to assure a continuing flow of production. Complete process ownership for all aspects of assigned manufacturing processes including managing projects proficiently, efficiently, and with full accountability for project results.

This position is also responsible for process improvement efforts, including identifying core value-adding processes and maximizing their performance and productivity while integrating and streamlining processes throughout the supply chain and ensuring adoption of best practices. Providing continuing product engineering through the initiation of improvements in systems and procedures. Collaborates cross-functionally to improve performance and quality. May also assist in the introduction of new products, providing input on tooling, documentation, and manufacturability.

This work requires attention to detail and taking actions with minimal direction which may encompass but not be limited to the following:

  • Develop, standardize, implement, maintain, and govern manufacturing processes across the manufacturing plant
  • Provide recommendations, requirements, and justifications to support investigation and evaluation of new manufacturing technologies
  • Assist with the implementation of IT security and business productivity initiatives in the manufacturing plant
  • Provide design input and execution support for the development and deployment of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and information management systems in the plants
  • Participate in new product and process design reviews for New Product Introduction (NPI) and Continuation Engineering projects
  • Participate in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design For Assembly (DFA), Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) analyses
  • Participate in projects that will enable the plant to meet annual productivity goals and reduce/eliminate safety and ergonomic risk in the manufacturing work environment
  • Support justification for capital requests. Identify assembly equipment, tooling, and fixture requirements
  • Participate in the procurement, installation, and validation activities
  • Collaborate with others from within and outside of the Operations group to achieve common objectives
  • Conduct tasks in accordance with applicable health, safety, quality, and environmental regulations (state/federal laws, ISO9001, ISO14000, etc.) as well as Rockwell Automation policies and procedures
  • Perform other duties as assigned

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 Preferred - You Might Also Have:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree or education.
  • 2+ years of experience in a Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) manufacturing environment.
  • Technical training in PCBA technology and analysis tools.
  • Experience with Project Management, Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA)
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma tools and 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.

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