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Rockwell Automation

Manufacturing Software Engineering Manager

Rockwell Automation, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244


The incumbent will manage the Manufacturing Software and Controls integration team that specializes in delivering solutions for new product introductions, legacy equipment, process changes, capacity, and capital projects within Manufacturing Process Engineering. The role also involves collaborating with operations teams to troubleshoot issues seen in production, partnering with IT and the OT digital transformation team to bring the Connected Enterprise to life, and overseeing the software standards team to deliver new packages and solutions to improve coding efficiency and decrease barriers to execution.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Develop and maintain expertise in designing, executing, and implementing software and controls for custom equipment solutions into RA manufacturing plants.Oversee hardware and software development teams to deliver manufacturing equipment solutions to internal customers.Hold teams accountable to using defined standards for development. Participate in the governance process to ensure uniform application of standards and practices.Support the implementation of the Connected Enterprise in RA plants.Create partnerships with the internal IT department to support equipment.Lead integration efforts of manufacturing IT / OT into the solution design process.Develop long-range strategies and translate them into short-term goals and objectives.Consistently move problems towards resolution when encountering obstacles, uncertain conditions, or situations where lack of data or conflicting data means that there is no clear 'right' choice; helps others do the same. Drives successful execution of new initiatives and projects by fulfilling individual responsibilities.Share viewpoints openly and directly with others, providing relevant and timely information to those who need it; helps others do so, too. Communicate clearly and persuasively, in both oral and written form, to all varieties and levels of audience.Identify opportunities to drive productivity within manufacturing.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.

Basic Qualifications:Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum of 5 years of experience demonstrating technical leadership capabilities, working effectively with different levels of staff across functional boundaries.Experience in an agile development environment.Experience with product development methodologies such as Design for Excellence (Df(X)) and Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies.Experience leading change and continuous improvement, preferably in test technology, manufacturing defect detection processes, and global standardization and deployment.Familiarity with the new product development process.Knowledge of manufacturing systems and practices.Experience working with multiple cultures globally.Understanding of electronics and/or electrical diagrams.Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience focused on employee growth and development.Minimum of 5 years of experience as a software or controls solution developer in C#, C++, and/or Python.

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