Mechanical Engineer at Rockwell Automation in Mequon, WI

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 Mechanical Engineer at Rockwell Automation, you will work under the direction of managers or project leaders, analyze customer and product requirements and design ETO orders and NPI products for drive application solutions including enclosures, components, and assemblies. You will report to Hardware Development Management and will work Hybrid in Mequon, WI.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Optimize designs for a balance of cost and performance by incorporating standard and custom power and control components, cables, enclosures, and thermal management solutions and other automation controls into a packaged drive product.
• Assist Product Management in preparing ETO project proposals and NPI proposals including scope definition, resource estimates, project schedules, and costs.
• Cross-functional collaboration during development of conceptual designs through final fabrication and production implementation. Includes interfacing with global customers, suppliers, IDB engineering, LV Drives Development Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, Product Management, Business Management, and the Operations Planning and Production functions.
• Develop detailed solution models, component drawings, assembly instructions, and other documentation as needed.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable regulatory standards (UL, IEC).
• Create, modify, and review detail drawings with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Develop and implement testing parameters and plans for new and existing designs including validation of tolerances, form/fit/function, shock and vibration, and product safety.
• Participate in prototype validation testing and product qualification testing.
• Specify, procure, and fabricate prototype and proof of concept parts.
• Support the Operations and Quality Assurance teams to resolve product manufacturing and test issues.
• Maintain designs of released products and support Continuing Engineering efforts throughout the product life cycle.
• Support company and IDB goals, objectives, and profitability, and foster an environment of teamwork in support of our cultural principles.
• Ensures thorough familiarity with company policies and procedures including Standards of Business Conduct, Intellectual Property, Control Environment, Information Protection, ISO 9000 & 14001, and government regulations (e.g., health, safety, quality and environmental).

The Essential qualifications: You will have

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Typically requires minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Proficiency with Creo 3D CAD modeling software.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience designing solutions to UL 508A, UL 61800-5-1, CE, and other global standards.
• Experience designing solutions incorporating VFDs, especially Allen-Bradley Low Voltage Drives.
• Experience designing steel enclosures and busbars.
• Proficiency with stress analysis and thermal simulations using Ansys Workbench.

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.

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.