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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 hiring!

We are looking for a Solution Architect to join us.

Based in Australia, you will manage solution architecture and technical delivery across industrial data engagements. You will lead engagement teams, define solution architectures and integration strategies, and serve as primary technical advisor to clients deploying industrial data platforms.

You will help design and implement scalable, data-driven solutions using Rockwell and partner technology, including Cognite Data Fusion (CDF), FactoryTalk Data Mosaix, and FactoryTalk Optix. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex industrial challenges into digital solutions and drive digital transformation across industries.

Your Responsibilities:

• Solution Design & Architecture
  • Lead the design of end-to-end industrial data solutions
  • Define data models, integration patterns, and system architectures aligned with business goals.
  • Define end-to-end architectures leveraging industrial data management solutions, cloud platforms, and edge data ingestion technologies.
  • Ensure scalability, security, and performance of deployed solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate with clients to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
  • Present architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Implementation & Delivery
  • Lead project implementations in a client-facing role.
  • Guide development teams during implementation phases.
  • Oversee data ingestion, contextualization, and visualization workflows.
  • Oversee and develop ingestion pipelines, APIs, and integration services.
  • Establish development standards, CI/CD practices, and code quality expectations.
  • Act as the primary technical advisor for clients adopting our industrial data solutions.
  • Ensure quality assurance and compliance with best practices.
• Technical Leadership
  • Stay current with industry leading data platforms and industry trends.
  • Mentor junior architects, developers, and engineers.
  • Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and best practices.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
• At least 6 years' relevant experience
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Experience with industrial data systems (e.g., historians, SCADA, PLCs, MES, ERP).
• Experience leading technical teams and managing client-facing delivery

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• 5+ years of experience in solution architecture, data engineering, or software development.
• Hands-on experience with Cognite Data Fusion, FactoryTalk Data Mosaix, PTC ThingWorx, or similar industrial data platforms.
• Proficiency in cloud technologies, APIs, and data modeling
• Prior consulting or system integrator experience.
• Experience in asset performance management, production monitoring, or advanced process control

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes …

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development

... and other local benefits!

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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