Process Automation Software Engineer

Milwaukee, WIFull-timePosted Jul 22, 2026

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 Process Automation Software Engineer, you will design and deliver modern industrial applications across OT and IT layers, ensuring Connected Enterprise and IIoT solutions. Often the development is carried out as part of a co-innovation program with focused customers

  • Logix platform (Studio 5000 Logix Designer, FactoryTalk Design Studio)
  • FactoryTalk Optix (HMI / edge application platform)
  • FactoryTalk DataMosaix (industrial data platform)
  • Plex MES and Fiix CMMS (enterprise systems)

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develop applications using Logix Designer and FactoryTalk Optix
  • Build edge-to-cloud integrations using DataMosaix, Plex, and Fiix
  • Develop APIs, microservices, and modern web applications
  • Leverage Time-Series Databases and Data Visualization Tools
  • Develop Requirements from the understanding of Manufacturing Systems
  • Define architectures from Logix control layer to cloud
  • Align control data models with enterprise and cloud solutions
  • Apply cloud-native and event-driven architectures
  • Drive adoption of OPC UA standards
  • Design data models using Smart Objects, FT Optix and FT DataMosaix
  • Integrate Logix, historian, and enterprise data
  • Enable analytics and predictive use cases

The Essentials - You Will Have:

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States is required; Rockwell Automation will not sponsor employment visas for this role, now or in the future.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

  • Logix Designer and FactoryTalk Design Studio
  • Industrial automation systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA)
  • FactoryTalk Optix, DataMosaix, Plex, Fiix
  • JavaScript / TypeScript
  • C# / .NET
  • Microservices, APIs, container-based systems
  • Technical and business writing
  • Translate complex architectures into solutions

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. 

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