Senior Industrial Software Engineer
Rockwell Automation · Mequon, Wisconsin, United States
📍 Mequon, Wisconsin, United Statesvia workdayFirst listed here 2026-09-24
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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
Role Summary The Information Application Development Engineer / Architect will create modern industrial applications across OT and IT layers, ensuring Connected Enterprise and IIoT solutions. Our development is often carried out as part of a co-innovation program with focused customers.
Provide technical pre-sales and post-sale support of company products/systems. Provide technical support in sales presentations, product demonstrations, installation and maintenance of company products to ensure that the system is functioning according to specifications. Provide answers to customer inquiries concerning system software and applications. Provide software development and consultation to prospective users. May build a mini-application based on customer requirements to demonstrate feasibility of the application, often requiring rapid prototyping.
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
Use 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
Improve adoption of OPC UA standards
Design data models using Smart Objects, FT Optix and FT DataMosaix
Integrate Logix, historian, and enterprise data
Promote analytics and predictive use cases
Logix Designer and FactoryTalk Design Studio
Industrial automation systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA)
FactoryTalk Optix, DataMosaix, Plex, and Fiix
Translate complex architectures into solutions
The Essential qualifications: You will have
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.
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 12 years of related experience.
JavaScript / TypeScript / Python
C# / .NET
Microservices, APIs, container-based systems
Technical and business writing
Proficiency in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.)
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with a data warehouse like Snowflake, Redshift, or Spark
Understanding of InfluxDB / Grafana Dashboarding
Understanding of MQTT / Kafka Data Streaming
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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