Foundation Program Associate Jobs in Columbus, MI

Recruiting for January 2027 Start Date

Rockwell Automation's 1-year to 2-year Leadership Development Program (LDP) that provides associates with the tools needed to begin developing their technical leadership and innovation skills within a global company.

As an associate on the Delivery (Field Service) Engineering team, you will...

• Strengthen technical and leadership competencies through classroom training, mentoring, career planning and networking.

• Establish a foundation of skills via Rockwell Automation's Engineer in Training (EIT) Program. EIT is an entry-level program with formal classroom training and experiential learning.

• Use Rockwell Automation's industrial automation technology to support The Connected Enterprise across a variety of industries. This may include information software, programmable controllers, process control, industrial Ethernet, motion control, industrial components, variable frequency drives, and more.

Program Overview

Location: Mayfield Heights, OH | Approx. 6 months

• Engineer in Training Program | Location: Mayfield Heights, OH

• Specialized Training: Process, Software, Motion, or Variable Frequency Drives

• Location: Twinsburg, OH; Milwaukee, WI; or Richland Center, WI | Approx. 1 month

• Hands-On Wiring and Installation Training

Placement Location: You will be assigned to a Field Region based on business need and employee preference.

• One (1) engineer will be placed in a Field Region per year

• Location Options include:

  • Cleveland, OH

  • Columbus, OH

  • Pittsburgh, PA

  • York, PA

  • Detroit, MI

  • Charlotte, NC

  • Milwaukee, WI

  • Mequon, WI

  • Southwest FL (Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Naples, Clewiston)

  • West TX (Odessa, Midland, Lubbock)

  • Southern CA

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide onsite troubleshooting assistance for automation technologies.

• Install, replace, configure, and update control system equipment and software.

• Consult regarding the proper use, operation and maintenance of Rockwell Automation products and software.

• Respond to customer needs, ensuring a swift and quality response.

• Assist with development and implementation of predictive and preventive maintenance programs.

• Build collaborative relationships and embrace the Rockwell culture of integrity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Travel as required to cover assigned region/sub-region.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university

• Permanent 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:

• The ability to relocate every six months depending on opportunities and rotations

• Graduated in the past three years with a technically focused degree

• Interned with Rockwell Automation or met us through an event

• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

• Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to approach challenges with innovative solutions

• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize competing tasks and meet deadlines

• Proven experience collaborating with and leading others to achieve project goals

• The ability to present complex information to diverse audiences

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision

• 401k

• Paid Time off

• Parental and Caregiver Leave

• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit www.raquickfind.com.

For this role, the Base Salary Compensation is from $82,000 - $84,000/annual. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience.

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.