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Rockwell Automation

Software Engineer, Applications, Trusted Content Standards

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States · Mequon, Wisconsin, United States · Austin, Texas, United States · Mayfield Heights, Ohio, United States

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
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On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
21 Oct 2026

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the posting

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 Software Engineer, Applications, you will 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.

You combine strong systems and automation engineering experience with curiosity, collaboration, and execution discipline. You are an expert in Rockwell Automation technologies and Rockwell Automation product applications. You should be 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. You will report to Engineering Manager, Trusted Content & Standards and will work Hybrid in Milwaukee or Mequon, WI, Austin, TX or Mayfield Heights, OH.

PRIMARY 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:

  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience
  • 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 a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
  • 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
  • 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

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.

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