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Rockwell Automation lists this Embedded Software Engineer opportunity in mayfield heights, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
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!
Essential Functions
Develop safety- and security-critical embedded software for new Programmable Logic Controllers
Work in many 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 an agile team within the Scaled Agile Framework, and actively monitor and improve the overall health, predictability, and velocity of the team and the larger Agile Release Train
Lead high- and detailed-level design of controller features and subsystems, providing coordination across Agile development teams, system and controller architects, marketing, and management
Build software systems, libraries and frameworks to be used by other software developers as foundational building blocks for all products
Partner with development, functional test, and system test personnel to construct testable requirements; design and implement test plans to meet product requirements; promote reliable automated test engineering practices and technology
Mentor less experienced personnel, and encourage knowledge sharing and learning among the development community
The Essentials
You will have Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience
Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening
The Preferred
Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of software engineering experience with demonstrated professional development in software design and development
Understand and apply knowledge of object-oriented analysis, design, and programming techniques, especially in C++
Previous experience working with real-time embedded development environments
Experience developing software to meet safety and security standards such as IEC 61508 or IEC 62443
Experience developing automated tests and tools in a high level language such as Python
In-depth knowledge of software engineering and application of engineering principles and practices in a related field
Experience working with industrial protocols, especially Common Industrial Protocol (CIP)
Knowledge of communication protocols and technologies such as Ethernet, USB, or PCI Express
Experience developing device drivers or other similar low-level embedded software
Knowledge of modern Intel and ARM architectures
Experience working with embedded Hypervisors and developing embedded software in a variety of software environments such as bare metal, embedded RTOS, or Linux
Advanced courses or degree in engineering, computer science or controls
What we offer:
Health Insurance, including Medical-Dental-Vision
401K with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life
Parental and Caregiver Leave
To Learn more about our benefits package, please visit
This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.
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.
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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 .
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.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit
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!
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