Senior Materials Engineer

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

Rockwell Automation is seeking an experienced Senior Materials Engineer to join our Chemistry & Materials Engineering team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In this pivotal role, reporting to the Manager, Chemistry and Materials Engineering, you will lead complex materials investigations, perform advanced analytical testing using state-of-the-art instrumentation, and collaborate with diverse teams to guide product and process improvements. You'll serve as a technical expert in materials science, routinely conducting root-cause failure analyses and supporting cross-functional teams with actionable insights. This position offers a dynamic environment where innovation, precision, and problem-solving are at the core of every challenge.

• Prepare and analyze material samples for investigations involving complex variables; adapt methodologies based on initial evaluations to ensure accurate results.
• Operate and maintain advanced Chemistry & Materials Engineering instrumentation, including:
  • Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
  • Energy Dispersive X-ray System (EDS)
  • Wavelength Dispersive X-ray System (WDS)
  • Real-time X-ray systems
  • X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) for elemental analysis and plating thickness measurements
  • X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
  • Salt spray and mixed flowing gas test chambers
  • High-resolution digital microscopes
• Coordinate analytical workflows between materials engineers and chemists to optimize lab efficiency and throughput.
• Collaborate closely with chemists to resolve technical challenges and ensure comprehensive analysis.
• Conduct detailed Root-Cause Failure Analyses (RCFA) to identify and address product and process issues.
• Serve as a technical representative on cross-functional teams across the organization, providing expert guidance on materials-related concerns.

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• The ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science
• Minor or second degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline
• Experience performing fracture analysis, environmental testing, material processing
• Extensive hands-on experience with instrumentation, including SEM, EDS, WDS, XRF, XRD, and real-time X-ray systems.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 & 14000 standards, and other relevant quality, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Experience working with external customers and suppliers

• 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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