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Senior Control Firmware Engineer

Rockwell Automation
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Mequon
6400 West Enterprise Drive (Show on map)
Feb 26, 2026
Mequon, 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 Control Firmware Engineer, you develop, maintain, and test embedded software features related to motor controls. You will be responsible for design, implementation, and testing of code plus involvement in requirement specifications and reviews. The coding is model-based and implemented in MATLAB/Simulink and you will test the code at several stages, from bench simulation to implementation on actual variable frequency drives (VFDs) and motors. You will report to the Firmware Development Team Lead and will work Hybrid in Mequon, Wisconsin, US.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develop motor control algorithms for synchronous and induction machines via model-based design in Matlab/Simulink
  • Implement, debug, and test firmware for a specific control platform using C/C++
  • Optimize control algorithms with respect to runtime, memory utilization, simplicity, reliability and safety.
  • Lead new research initiatives resulting in publications and engineering reports
The Essentials - 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:
  • 8+ years of related experience.
  • Master of Science and/or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering with focus on firmware development / control algorithms
  • Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
  • At least five years of experience in embedded software development using C/C++
  • At least five years of experience in control algorithm development using Matlab/Simulink
  • Knowledge in electrical machines, including induction, synchronous, and permanent magnet
  • Expertise with power converters: 3 phase VSI, CSI, NPC, Multi-Level and Matrix converters
  • Background in converter control schemes, converter modulation strategies and drive system modeling
  • Proficiency in model-based design via Matlab/Simulink
  • Ability to develop, review, debug and correct firmware solutions written in C/C++
  • Knowledge in real time embedded systems
  • Aptitude to independently learn new technologies and value life-long learning
  • Passionate about sharing your in-depth knowledge and experience
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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