Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Global electronic assembly process technology at Rockwell Automation.

We are looking for an experienced engineering professional. This position supports global electronic assembly operations with significant onsite time at Mequon and New Berlin facilities, and reports to the manager of manufacturing process engineering – PCBA.

Within a specialized team positioned at the intersection of manufacturing excellence, technology roadmap ownership, process standardization, and advanced process analysis, the role provides expert‑level leadership in electronic assembly to enhance quality, reliability, throughput, and long‑term profitability through standardization, strategic capital deployment, and technology innovation.

• Maintain deep expertise in at least two electronic assembly processes such as wave soldering, selective soldering, conformal coating, PCB panel singulation, SMT solder printing, pick‑and‑place, reflow, AOI, equipment maintenance & troubleshooting.
• Develop and deploy global electronic assembly process standards; reduce cost, improve quality, and increase throughput.
• Author and maintain procedures, work instructions, and training materials; drive compliance to best‑practice standardization across global facilities.
• Lead equipment selection, justification, purchase, and implementation; manage capital projects from requirement definition through production release.
• Benchmark emerging electronic assembly technologies via suppliers, industry conferences, and technical forums; assess facilities against standardized criteria.
• Use DOE, control charts, and statistical analysis; monitor and report electronic assembly KPIs; apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC and DMADV).
• Partner with design teams on DFM/DFA; integrate assembly considerations into Electronic Assembly Design Guidelines; share knowledge through presentations, documentation, and technical reviews.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship.

• Typically requires 8 years of experience.
• BS or MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial).
• 7‑10+ years of hands‑on electronic assembly manufacturing experience.
• Depth in solder profiling, SMT, post‑SMT or conformal coat processes.
• IPCA
  610 familiarity.
• Lean Six Sigma experience (Green Belt or higher).

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• 401k.
• Paid time off.
• Parental and caregiver leave.
• Benefits details available at

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact our services team at  or email RAAppli

Position is part of a job family. Experience will determine the level and compensation.