Rockwell Automation
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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location
Chelmsford, MA
Listed
3 days ago

About the role

The Mechanical Continuation Engineering will participate as a member of a cross-functional Engineering team supporting industrial products throughout their lifecycle. You will sustain existing products through design improvements, production support, root cause investigations and cost reduction initiatives. Products include mechanical switches, sensors, safety devices and other electromechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

Functional

  • Knowledgeable on NEMA/Ingress Protection standards for industrial electro-mechanical devices.
  • Must be proficient in the use of Pro/Engineer (Creo) 3D Solid Modeling CAD system
  • Needs to provide the necessary "hands-on" expertise to resolve complex, cross-functional issues regarding product functionality, assembly methods and product qualification while meeting product cost targets and schedules.
  • Can create innovative designs suitable for high-volume production.
  • Can define and supervise engineering tests to qualify product designs.
  • Job content includes some detailed documentation tasks and product maintenance.
  • Familiar with SAP, Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, and Design for Six Sigma tools.
  • An understanding of multi-action tooling fabrication techniques to support complex plastic injection molded or die cast component design
  • A good understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing standards, modern machining techniques and processes, and rapid prototyping methods.

Leadership

  • Must be capable of defining and supervising engineering tests to qualify designs.

The Essentials - You Will Have

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
  • 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

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree.
  • Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of recent product design experience developing products for use in industrial, consumer or medical applications. Prior experience designing electrical connectors, optical/inductive sensors, mechanical sensors and knowledge of UL, CSA and IEC standards.
  • Must be proficient in the use of a 3D Solid Modeling CAD systems and Structural/Thermal analysis tools.
  • Must be capable of creating innovative designs suitable for high volume production.
  • An understanding of materials science relating to thermoplastic molding and plastic part design.
  • An understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing standards, modern machining techniques and processes, and rapid prototyping methods
  • Demonstrate creativity in developing solutions which will allow Rockwell Automation to maintain our position as an Industry leader.

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.

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

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  • For this role, the Base Salary Compensation is 105,680.00 - 158,520.00 USD USD Annual with an annual target bonus of 5% of base salary.
  • Our benefits for the US can be found here.
  • Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience
  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.
  • 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.

About Rockwell Automation

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!

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From Rockwell Automation's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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