Research Team Lead

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

Company Overview

When you join Rockwell Automation you become part of a diverse, inclusive and global community with a passion for innovation and a place where you can partner with great minds and inspiring people.

We know our employees are key to our success and future. Helping you develop a rewarding career is a top priority. Because when you succeed, we succeed.

This role is hybrid in Milwaukee and you will report to Director - Adv Tech.

Position Summary:

Works in close collaboration with Rockwell Automation senior leadership, business units, resource groups, peer managers, and reporting researchers. Supports teams in identifying, developing, and demonstrating advanced mechatronics and industrial communications concepts. Leads multidisciplinary research team(s) in solving problems requiring a wide range of expertise. Leads planning and execution of laboratory operations. Supports the development of and ensure meeting budgets. Identifies and facilitates development opportunities for the lab and its members. Ensures safety and security of all laboratory operations. Mentors researchers and other teams (as appropriate) in the performance of assigned activities. Actively collaborates with other leaders to support organizational objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Manage safe and secure day-to-day operations of RA's Advanced Technology laboratory in Milwaukee, WI
• Help research teams develop, manage, and achieve project/program goals and objectives.
• Navigate across potential language, location, time, and cultural barriers to optimize laboratory contribution.
• Develop long-range laboratory talent management plans.
• Develop long-range facilities management plans.
• Support the development of budgets and manage within prescribed financial limits.
• Help shape research portfolios to meet RA needs and objectives.
• Develop and execute laboratory processes and procedures.
• Work with researchers and AT leadership to develop researchers and the laboratory.

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 - You May have

• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years leadership experience in an Advanced Technology laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading semi-autonomous teams in complex operations, and cultural barriers.
• Strong written, verbal – published papers, conference presentations, and/or professional business engagements.
• Strongly prefer advanced degree, Ph.D ideal
• Experience in front-end technology development and product opportunity identification.
• Proficient in at least one discipline: mechatronics, sensor technology, industrial communications and/or industrial-relevant software.
• Demonstrated proficiency in leading the safe development and fabrication of prototype machines inclusive of electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems.
• Experience in digital and analog circuit design.
• Experience with modeling power electronic systems using tools such as Simplorer, Spice, FEA, etc.
• Experience with industrial automation environments including PLC programming, ideally with Rockwell Automation equipment.
• Demonstrated ability for abstract thought.
• PMP Certification and/or experience with Jira / Jira Align / Agile development methodologies.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, R, Julia, Matlab, Scala, C, C# and/or C++)
• Proficient in generating technical documentation in LaTeX.

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 www.raquickfind.com

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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.

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