Monika Wadhera is a senior design engineer – electrical at Rockwell Automation (RA), where she is responsible for developing electrical designs, preparing detailed drawings, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
She collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to deliver technically sound solutions while meeting quality, cost, and timeline expectations. Monika has over 15 years of experience in the automation industry, with a Bachelor of Engineering in electronics & telecommunication. She is certified as a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and is pursuing her Green Belt.
Beyond her core responsibilities, Monika is actively engaging in organizational and professional initiatives that promote collaboration, diversity, and employee well-being. She became an FY26 Society of Women Engineers (SWE) global ambassador and supports programs focused on professional development, inclusion, and community participation within the SWE community.
At Rockwell Automation, Monika joined an employee resource group global team, Rockwell Automation Supporting Women in Engineering (RASWE), in 2013 as a member, works closely with the Parents and Caretakers (PaCT) employee resource group as a core committee member, is an active member of the Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) group, and became the RASWE-India chapter core committee member in 2025, where she is working as graphic lead.
She also has been a part of the Employee Engagement Committee, where she contributes to planning and executing activities aimed at strengthening team bonding and creating a positive workplace culture. Monika participates in various sessions held at Rockwell Automation conducted by RASWE-India, such as She Leads, networking sessions with external speakers, the community outreach program, Leadership Latte, and more.
At WE Local Pune, Monika obtained a valuable platform to connect with fellow women engineers, exchange ideas, and gain inspiration from diverse technical and leadership journeys. Participating in such events has reinforced her belief in the importance of mentorship, networking, and continuous learning.
She was present at the Rockwell Automation Silverbooth on the second day of the conference to interact with attendees and attended many breakout sessions to gain valuable insights and have engaging discussions. She found the keynote speaker session, panel discussions, and mentoring session to be the best parts of the event.
Additionally, Monika contributes to marketing activities, where she is involved in developing graphic designs for the flyers, videos, and newsletters. She created “Proud Member” badges for the RASWE India team and Rockwell Automation badges to be distributed to attendees who visited the booth at the WE Local Pune career fair. These experiences have allowed her to showcase her creativity.
Monika actively contributes to CSR initiatives, promoting STEAM education in various schools. These events aim to promote education in rural areas. She also encourages project-based learning using robotics kits, coding challenges, electrical design projects, 3D printing, and more. Monika is committed to even more upcoming initiatives for outreach programs and CSR activities.
Monika participating in STEM outreach events
Monika strongly believes in collaboration within teams, whether that be in meetings or team building activities. She has led a RASWE-India and SWE global ambassadors collaboration in Pune by arranging a dinner and engaging group activities. Everyone enjoyed and appreciated her efforts for making the collaboration a success.
Beyond SWE, Monika has many passions. She is a versatile person who is fun-loving, creative and innovative in her approach with a natural inclination to support and help others.
