Application 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 an Application Engineer, you bring customer applications to life by designing and supporting custom Low Voltage Motor Control Center (LVMCC) solutions. Each day blends technical engineering work, project management, and direct customer engagement. You will collaborate with Sales, Commercial Engineering, Development, Manufacturing, and Technical Support to understand customer needs, translate requirements into manufacturable designs, and ensure the final product aligns with quality and performance expectations. You will report to the Team Lead, Application Engineering and work onsite in Milwaukee, Wisconsin or Richland Center, Wisconsin.

Your Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret customer specifications, drawings, and application requirements to develop customized MCC solutions.
• Complete sales orders from initial review through final release by creating and modifying electrical schematics, mechanical models, and complete Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Communicate technical questions, exceptions, decisions, and design rationale to customers and our teams.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to provide build instructions, resolve assembly issues, and ensure the final product meets customer needs and internal quality standards.
• Lead projects across several industries, ensuring you meet milestone dates and deliverables while balancing technical, schedule, and commercial considerations.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States (Rockwell Automation will not sponsor visas now or in the future for this role).
• A valid drivers license.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• 2+ years of experience working in manufacturing environments.
• Experience with electrical CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical) and mechanical CAD tools (e.g., Pro/Engineer/Creo).
• Experience in motor control, power distribution, or related industrial systems.
• Experience managing multiple engineering projects with defined milestones.
• Prior experience in electrical or mechanical engineering disciplines.
• Rockwell Automation product experience.

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. 

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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.