Embedded Software Test Architect, Project

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!

Job Description You have the opportunity to join a leading innovator in Industrial Automation that values differences and treats employees and customers with respect; encourages creativity and promotes continuous improvement and innovation. Rockwell Automation is looking for an innovative engineer to join our global embedded software organization. In this role, you will have the opportunity to steer and design Logix Controller test architecture.

You will report to the Senior Manager, Test Engineering and have a hybrid work schedule, working from Mayfield Heights, OH or Milwaukee, WI office. Essential Functions Participate in test architecture of safety- and security-critical embedded software for Programmable Logic Controllers to support the needs of a dynamic development lifecycle

Use modern continuous integration and development tools, and promote continuous improvement of engineering tools and practices across the global development organization

Coordinate with Agile teams within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), actively monitoring and improving the overall health, predictability, and velocity of the teams as well as the larger Agile Release Train Partner with development, functional test, and system test personnel to meet product requirements

Promote reliable automated test engineering through robust design patterns, process, and tooling

Work closely with system architects, software engineering, continuous integration, and release teams to achieve a culture of continuous delivery

Mentor less experienced personnel, and encourage knowledge sharing and learning among the development community

Lead high- and detailed-level test strategy, providing coordination across Agile development teams, system and controller architects 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:

Typically requires 8 years of software engineering experience with demonstrated professional development in software design, testware, tool development and software development.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent knowledge in the application of software engineering principles, theories, concepts, and techniques

Willingness to take on a technical leadership role in a large-sized team Previous experience working with test architectures preferably with real-time embedded development environments

Develop and maintain automated tests and tools in Python Experience developing testware to verify conformance to safety and security standards such as IEC 61508 or IEC 62443

Past technical leadership experience in an agile development setting

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)
Advanced courses or degree in…