Rockwell Automation · 5 hours ago
Product Owner Firmware Engineer
Mequon, Wisconsin, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expRockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on improving productivity and sustainability for manufacturers. The Product Owner Firmware Engineer will represent the customer to the DevSecOps team, manage the product backlog, and ensure collaboration with the development team to maximize product value.
HardwareIndustrial AutomationSales AutomationSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage the product backlog or the prioritized list of requirements for future product development, including expressing the Product Backlogs items
Ensure close collaboration with the development team, optimize their performance and the value of their work
Order items in the Product Backlog in such a manner so that it achieves the best goals and missions
Ensure that the Development Team has the required level of understanding of the items listed in the Product Backlog. Additionally, make sure that the Product Backlog is transparent and clear, showing the way how the Scrum Team will work
Be available to the development team to answer any questions team members have regarding the customer's view of how they're implementing a product feature
Collaborate with Product Management to work the product road map, focus on high-value backlog items, define crisp acceptance criteria, concentrate on grooming quality backlog item, and avoid disturbing sprints
Ensure user stories are “ready” for development to start work and that each story has the correct acceptance criteria
Work with engineering and quality assurance to ensure the right customer problem is solved. This can involve sharing market research and competitive analysis with the team to best focus their efforts
Contribute to the work of the Product Manager as they define a product strategy and track progress towards the release of a product
The job may involve some or all of the following tasks: Create the product vision and roadmap which accomplishes the goal of the vision. Develop positioning for the product. Work with a cross-functional team in planning a product release. Develop personas either alone or together with a team including user experience experts. Define customer needs and the associated features to meet those needs. Advocate on behalf of the customer for the development team. Prioritize defect or bug resolution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience
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
Preferred
5+ years of experience working in an Agile environment, knowledge of Agile frameworks and the ability to apply those frameworks
Work experience as a Product Owner or similar role in product management
Scaled Agile Framework Product Owner / Product Manager certification is a plus
Hands-on experience managing all stages of the product life cycle
Technical background with knowledge of firmware development and operational processes
Experience releasing FW products that meet our goals
You will need to communicate both written and verbally to global team members
Excellent teamwork skills especially with people less experienced in communication
Benefits
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.
Company
Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation specializes in industrial automation and information, makes its customers more productive.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500MKey Investors
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
2025-05-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-07-12Grant
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Blake Moret
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Christian Rothe
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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