Chemist

Job Description

Rockwell Automation is looking for an analytical Chemist to join our Chemistry and Materials Engineering team. Working in a laboratory environment, you will analyze materials and evaluate processing techniques used in industrial automation products. You’ll operate advanced instruments, perform failure analysis, and collaborate with materials engineers and other chemists to provide solutions that improve product quality. You should have experience acquiring or interpreting laboratory data to improve manufacturing processes.

You will report to our Senior Manager, Chemistry and Materials and Product Performance Testing.

• Operate and interpret data from instruments such as ICP-OES, UV/VIS, GC/MS, IC, IC/MS and FTIR.
• Conduct root‑cause failure analysis and material evaluations and provide clear, relevant reports.
• Partner with materials engineers and use their data to supplement reports.
• Conduct RoHS compliance testing using UV/VIS, ICP-OES and GC/MS and standardized test methods within an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.
• Collaborate with other teams to resolve material‑related or material processing issues.
• Ensure compliance with quality and environmental standards, safety regulations, and hazardous waste handling procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (we do not sponsor employment visas).
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience.
• Hands‑on experience with, or understanding of, the use of data from analytical instruments.
• Technical reporting and customer interaction experience.
• Experience in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• 401(k).
• Paid Time Off.
• Parental and Caregiver Leave.
• Flexible Work Schedule.

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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.