Integration Engineer - Rockwell Automation

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• At Cross Company, we don’t just show up for work - we show up for a company we actually own. As a 100% employee-owned industrial technology leader, we provide specialized expertise in automation, hydraulics, precision measurement, and more that keeps the world’s manufacturers moving. We operate on the principle of Servant Leadership: we hire smart, driven people and then get out of their way so they can do what they do best. When you join the Cross team, you aren't just an employee; you’re an owner-associate in a stable, transparent, and high-performance environment where your voice truly matters.

JOB SUMMARY

The System Integration Engineer II position encompasses industrial control system design, programming, and configuration for multiple projects across multiple DCS, PLC, and SCADA platforms within our organization. This role is responsible for implementing plant automation solutions using in-house integration methods and vendor-supplied hardware and software, actively collaborating with customers, engineering teams, and sales staff to ensure project success from development through on-site commissioning and post-project support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Automation System Implementation: Handle the end-to-end implementation of plant automation systems utilizing internal integration methodologies, industry standards, and vendor-supplied hardware and software.
• Customer Collaboration: Engage directly with clients to assess requirements, provide technical solutions, and address project or service call needs effectively.
• Sales & Proposal Alignment: Collaborate with sales and commercial teams to evaluate technical requirements, review proposals, and ensure alignment on project scope before client presentation.
• Post-Project Support: Provide ongoing technical assistance and troubleshooting to clients following system delivery to resolve post-project or warranty issues.
• Team Execution: Function as a reliable, collaborative engineering team member supporting multidisciplinary teams on large-scale automation projects.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering Execution

• Serve as an active engineering team member delivering software configuration and hardware integration for large-scale automation systems.
• Act as lead or supporting engineer on smaller integration projects, taking ownership of deliverables, milestones, and technical quality.
• Perform on-site deployment, loop checks, system startup, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) at customer operating facilities.

Administrative & Quality Assurance

• Complete all Quality Assurance (QA) requirements and adhere strictly to standard project execution procedures and documentation standards.
• Accurately record and submit engineering hours into the project tracking database on a weekly basis to support project accounting and progress reporting.

Commercial & Sales Support

• Support sales teams by reviewing technical proposals, estimates, and scopes of work prior to formal client presentations.
• Serve as a technical consultant during discovery discussions to assess prospective project feasibility and scope.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering) or equivalent related technical experience.
• Up to 5 years of proven experience designing, developing, programming, and deploying industrial process control systems.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in plant process control environments.
• Working familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and SCADA/HMI platforms.

Technical Knowledge & Competencies

• Process Application Programming: Hands-on experience developing and configuring control logic for continuous process applications, including reactors, distillation columns, combustion systems, and burner management systems (BMS).
• Batch Standards & Life Sciences: Batch control configuration using ANSI/ISA-88 (S88) standards; pharmaceutical validation documentation and cGMP compliance experience is highly desirable.
• Automation Platform Expertise: Programming and design proficiency in one or more leading platforms, including:
• Siemens Simatic PCS 7 and Siemens S7 / TIA Portal
• Rockwell Automation PlantPAx and ControlLogix with FactoryTalk View (SE/ME) required
• Emerson DeltaV DCS
• Functional Specifications & Documentation: Proven experience writing and executing Functional Design Specifications (FDS), Detailed Design Specifications (DDS), and test protocols (FAT/SAT).
• Electrical Controls & Schematic Navigation: Solid knowledge of industrial control panel wiring and power distribution; capability to troubleshoot field circuits and perform redline markups of schematics and loop sheets.
• Industrial Networking & Cybersecurity: Practical understanding of industrial Ethernet networks, fieldbuses, network hardware (managed switches, routers), and foundational OT cybersecurity practices.
• Computer & Software Proficiency: Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Google Workspace, Visio, and PDF markup tools.

Key Professional Attributes

• Customer Focus: Customer Focus: Strong interpersonal capabilities across all client organizational levels.
• Instills Trust: Instills Trust: Exemplary integrity, professional accountability, and adherence to business ethics.
• Communicates Effectively: Communicates Effectively: Excellent active listening, verbal, and technical documentation skills.
• Action Oriented: Action Oriented: High initiative, self-motivated, and capable of operating with minimal direct supervision.
• Drives Results: Drives Results: Methodical analytical decision-making and rigorous problem-solving under operational constraints.
• Plans & Aligns: Plans & Aligns: Organized task prioritization and structured execution against project milestones.
• Manages Conflict: Manages Conflict & Stress: Composed, adaptable, and decisive when handling plant-floor operational pressures.
• Nimble Learning: Nimble Learning: Rapidly assimilates new software tools, client specifications, and emerging technologies.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Environment: Work environment transitions between a traditional professional office/engineering lab setting and operating industrial manufacturing plant sites.
• Travel Expectations: Travel is typically 20% to 40% depending on project phase, customer commissioning schedules, and field service requirements.
• Physical Demands: Requires combination of standing, sitting, and walking on level and uneven surfaces throughout industrial plant environments; involves prolonged computer workstation usage.
• Lifting Requirements: Ability to lift, handle, and transport up to 40 lbs of testing equipment, field tools, or hardware.
• Climbing & Heights: Ability to climb stairs, fixed vertical ladders, elevated work platforms, and scaffolding to inspect, diagnose, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Operational Hours: Commissioning and start-up support at customer facilities often requires supporting 24/7 continuous operations and exceeding 40 hours per week during critical commissioning windows.
• Safety & PPE: Work in manufacturing environments mandates the continuous use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including ANSI-approved safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, safety-toe boots, and hard hats as required by client site safety standards.