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Engineer, Embedded Software

Rockwell Automation
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Mar 26, 2026
Mayfield Heights, Ohio, United States
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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 thework 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 Embedded Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to grow your career in embedded software by solving challenging problems using modern technologies, tools, and practices. You will exhibit the ability to flex between product software development and test activities. Given tightly coupled hardware and software in our products, previous embedded software experience is a plus. You will report to Team Lead, Embedded Software. You will work Hybrid either in Mayfield Heights, OH or Milwaukee, WI.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develop safety- and security-critical embedded software for Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Build and maintain automated tests and test frameworks 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 engineering tools and practices across the global development organization
  • Participate as a member of the team, and actively monitor and improve the overall health, predictability, and responsiveness of the team as well as the organization as a whole
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, C++ and Python are preferred
  • Participate in all aspects of the embedded software quality process, including design and code review, and developing unit and functional testware
  • Implement and execute automated and manual tests; expand and improve automated test coverage and practices

The Essential qualifications: 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 2 years of related experience.
  • Experience developing software and automated tests and tools in object-oriented languages such as C++ or Python
  • Ability to understand and apply knowledge of object-oriented analysis, design, and programming techniques
  • Experience with automation frameworks and tools development
  • Experience in requirements decomposition and test traceability
  • Experience in using open source tools like Git and Jenkins
  • Knowledge of unit testing using tools like CppUnit, unittest, etc.
  • Experience with continuous integration environments, automated test, and acceptance testing
  • Experience working with industrial protocols, especially Common Industrial Protocol (CIP)
  • Experience developing software and test to safety and security standards such as IEC 61508 or IEC 62443
  • Advanced courses or degree in engineering, computer science or controls
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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