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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Rockwell Automation

Milwaukee, WI
Full Time
Senior
1 day ago

Job Description

About the Role

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! You will be part of a New Product Development (NPD) team, with a focus on design, development, and test of embedded software, features and functionalities for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Industrial PCs (IPC). You will also contribute to the overall product requirements and tools. You will report to the Team Lead Embedded software and have a hybrid schedule working in Mayfield Heights, Ohio.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop embedded software for Programmable Logic Controllers and Industrial PCs.
  • Build and maintain automated tests in support of new and existing product features.
  • Work in a variety of hardware and software environments, ranging from commercial off-the-shelf to custom System on Chip architectures, and from general purpose to embedded real-time operating systems.
  • Use modern continuous integration and development tools, and promote continuous improvement of tools and practices across the global development organization.
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, C++ and Python.
  • Operate across the entire software development life cycle: requirements management, design, implementation, test, release, and maintenance.
  • Work on an Agile development team within a larger Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) organization, participating in short term (sprint), medium term (program increment) and long term (product roadmap) planning.
  • Mentor less experienced personnel and encourage knowledge sharing and learning among the development community.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship provided).
  • Ability to understand and apply knowledge of object-oriented analysis, design, and programming techniques.
  • Experience developing embedded software in object-oriented languages such as C++.
  • Experience developing automated tests and tools in high-level languages such as Python.
  • Knowledge of software engineering principles and practices in a related field.
  • Experience in requirements decomposition and test traceability.
  • Experience using open-source tools like Git and Jenkins.
  • Knowledge of unit testing using tools like CppUnit, unittest, etc.
  • Experience with continuous integration environments, automated testing, and acceptance testing.
  • Experience working in an Agile development setting and with Agile project tools.
  • Experience working with industrial protocols, especially Common Industrial Protocol (CIP).
  • Experience developing software and tests to safety and security standards such as IEC 61508 or IEC 62443.

Nice to Have

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent knowledge in software engineering principles.
  • Minimum 5+ years of software engineering experience with demonstrated professional development.
  • Advanced courses or degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Controls.

Benefits & Perks

  • Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision.
  • 401k.
  • Paid Time off.
  • Parental and Caregiver Leave.
  • Flexible Work Schedule.
  • To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

Working at Rockwell Automation

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.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 20, 2025
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

About Rockwell Automation

Website

rockwellautomation.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Milwaukee, WI

Industry

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

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