Leadership Development Program, Business & Commercial Engineering (June 2027)

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Mayfield Heights, OH, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Hardware • Software
The Role
Two-year rotational leadership development program for engineering graduates in Rockwell Automation’s Business and Commercial Engineering track. Associates rotate across U.S. locations and contribute to commercial content, application development, product management, customer engagement, and technical consulting. The program includes mentoring, classroom training, networking, and career planning, preparing participants for commercial, application, or services roles. Multiple relocations and geographic flexibility are required.
Summary Generated by Built In

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's EDGE Leadership Development Program is a 2-year program designed to develop future leaders and innovators. As an EDGE Associate, you'll experience diverse 6-month rotations across the US, gaining exposure to the organization, working with leaders, and developing essential skills. The program includes classroom training, mentoring, career planning, networking, and interaction with global engineering teams.

We seek driven engineering graduates for the Business and Commercial Engineering track within the Global Sales & Marketing (GSM) business unit.

As a Business and Commercial Engineering track associate, you'll contribute to key business initiatives, including commercial content creation, application development, product management, customer engagement, and technical consulting. You'll work with cutting-edge industrial automation technology, gaining hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation's products and seeing their application in various industries.

This track may be for you if:

  • You have a passion for optimizing the use of products and technology in the context of a broader system
  • You have an interest in business and customer-facing roles
  • You consider yourself a natural advisor or consultant when it comes to technical concepts
  • You want to leverage your technical skills to influence new business and solve customer problems
  • You crave new experiences and challenges
  • You embrace the unfamiliar
  • You are geographically flexible and willing to relocate multiple times over a 2-year duration

You will craft a personalized rotation and development plan, in partnership with your manager and technical mentors, to prepare for post-program placement into a vital role on one of our commercial, application, or services teams. You will contribute your expertise, deepen your domain expertise, and further your growth as one of Rockwell Automation's future leaders.

The Essentials - You Will Have:
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university
  • Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
  • A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
  • Recently graduated
  • Completed a prior internship or co-op experience with Rockwell Automation
  • Demonstrated leadership experience
  • Involvement in community service, extracurricular activities or volunteerism
  • An interest in growing your career to be a Team Lead, Engineering Manager or senior commercial/business leadership roles
What We Offer:
  • Health Insurance including Disability, 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.

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. 

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
  • Recent graduation
  • Prior internship or co-op experience with Rockwell Automation
  • Leadership experience
  • Community service, extracurricular activities, or volunteerism
  • Interest in progressing into team lead, engineering manager, or senior commercial/business leadership roles
  • Willingness to relocate multiple times across the United States during the two-year program

Rockwell Automation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Rockwell Automation and has not been reviewed or approved by Rockwell Automation.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, mental‑health support, disability and life insurance, and wellness resources. Multiple plan choices and supportive programs contribute to the package feeling well‑rounded.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k)/Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching that is positioned as a meaningful part of total compensation. These offerings reinforce longer‑term financial security as a core strength.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave was expanded and a paid caregiver leave was added, indicating clear support for family needs. These policies are complemented by flexibility signals and dedicated paid volunteer time.

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The Company
HQ: Milwaukee, WI
22,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1903

What We Do

At Rockwell Automation, we connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more intelligent, more connected and more productive.

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