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:

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Software Test Engineer – Product Owner to lead innovation in manufacturing test systems. In this role, you will guide a global Agile team to deliver high-reliability solutions that integrate hardware and software for complex and dynamic manufacturing environments.

This position demands command of agile/scrum, strong organizational abilities, and clear communication skills. You'll collaborate with a diverse network of global stakeholders and lead a worldwide scrum team through complex, dynamic priorities and technically advanced projects, all while championing agile transformation and driving meaningful change. You will work hybrid from Mayfield Heights, OH and report to the Manufacturing Software Engineering Manager.

Your Responsibilities:

• Product Owner for a cross-functional Agile team within a larger Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) organization, actively participating in sprint, product increment, and long-term roadmap planning.
• Engage and collaborate with a broad network of stakeholders from multiple organizations and regions, acting as the primary point of contact for team priorities and communications.
• Define and articulate a compelling team vision by thoughtfully prioritizing initiatives, ensuring the most impactful work is addressed amid competing high-priority demands.
• Guide the team in balancing efforts across new product development, addressing technical debt, supporting manufacturing plant operations, and resiliency.
• Champion innovation within manufacturing by exploring advancements in automation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.
• Leverage modern CI/CD and Agile tools, advocating for the continuous improvement of development practices and toolsets.
• Lead the development of robust, safety-critical manufacturing test systems for new products, integrating software, hardware, and systems engineering disciplines.
• Drive innovation in agile planning across manufacturing
• Oversee all phases of the development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, release, maintenance, and ongoing support.
• Initiate early collaboration with product teams to ensure new designs are optimized for testing and automation from the outset.
• Mentor less experienced personnel, and encourage knowledge sharing and learning

The Essentials

You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• The ability to travel 25% of the time.

The Preferred

You Might Also Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• Experience as a product owner or experience on a scrum team with a foundational understanding of the role
• Leadership experience with aspirations to grow as an agile leader
• Foundational understanding of concepts in electrical and software engineering
• 5 years of experience in software engineering
• Experience working in an Agile frameworks such as Scrum and SAFe
• Ability to read and interpret schematics
• Experience developing software for systems involving both hardware and software
• Experience developing software in languages such as C#, C, or Python
• Experience with Github Copilot or other AI tools

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.

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.