Co-op, Hardware Development Engineer (January to June 2026)

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

As a Hardware Engineering Intern/Co-op for Rockwell Automation, you will have the opportunity to join a dynamic team developing the next generation of new automation control systems. In this position, you will be part of a team initially challenged with the critical role of validating the functionality and performance of the new hardware and ensuring our products meet all functional, regulatory and safety requirements. If you want be part of a team that believes in knowledge sharing, collaboration and is committed to using engineering development practices and technology to overcome any challenges, then Rockwell Automation is the place for you.

This position is for students able to take the spring semester off of school to work full time from January 2026 to June 2026.

Your Responsibilities:

• Work on an agile team to design electrical circuits, develop test requirements and execute hardware verification test plans with traceability to product requirements, including board level functional testing, EMC/EMI, Safety Agencies (UL, ATEX, IECEX), Functional Safety (IEC 61508), and Environmental

• Perform programming, analysis, and troubleshooting of electronic hardware prototype

• Contribute to associated product design documentation and test reports

• Take ownership of assignments by understanding expected output, requesting help as needed, and helping teammates as needed

• Build relationships with technical leads and peers to grow your knowledge of the product development lifecycle

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.

• Must be enrolled for at least one semester after the co-op concludes.

• 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.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar technical degree.

• Previous co-op/intern experience in Hardware Development

• Experience using design capture tools, able to read & understand schematics, and have basic knowledge of circuit theory and operation, including microprocessors, digital logic devices, analog and/or DC-power conversion, programmable devices (CPLDs, FPGAs)

• Hands-on experience with hardware test equipment, including debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers

• Experience developing and/or using programs (assembly, C/C++, Python, ladder) for product initialization, debug, or test

• Experience working as part of a team using Agile/Scrum methodologies in a Scaled Agile Framework

• Knowledge of industrial control systems, programmable logic controllers

• Experience performing product certification testing, such as testing to meet CE and IEC 61010

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical

• 401k

• Paid Holidays off

• 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.

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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