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You ensure responsive support during production-impacting and line-down situations. The leader communicates status and recovery plans to partners. Additionally, the leader develops technical talent and builds partnerships across plant operations, engineering, quality, NPI, and the broader test organization. The team implements and supports cost-effective methods for testing and troubleshooting printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), final assemblies, and large systems in production environments. Test solutions may include electrical and electronic systems, mechanical measurement and controls, fixtures, instrumentation, and test software used in Rockwell Automation manufacturing facilities. 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