Co-op, Embedded Software Engineer (May 2026 - December 2026)

Rockwell Automation•Mayfield Heights, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Embedded Engineering Co-Op, you will work alongside full-time employees and industry professionals to improve existing products in an agile environment for a 7-month period from May to December 2026. This position requires you to take a semester off from school to work full-time in this role. You will develop new and existing products in an agile environment, with a dedicated mentor to help you navigate the company, ramp up in our codebase, and remove daily blockers. If you enjoy problem-solving at the intersection of software and hardware, our embedded teams are the place for you. You will be exposed to a variety of software engineering knowledge areas, including Object-Oriented Design/Analysis (OOD/OOA), full development lifecycle, agile methodology, system design, test-driven development, test automation, and build and configuration management.

Requirements

Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.
Ability to work full-time from May 2026 to December 2026 (Fall 2026 semester).
Legal authorization to work in the US is required.
Will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Engineering or similar.
Experience with C++ and Python.
Previous exposure and knowledge of Agile methodology.
Knowledge of Industrial automation environments including PLC or drives programming.
Interest or prior experience with robotics teams or projects.

Responsibilities

Improve existing products in an agile environment.
Develop new and existing products in an agile environment.
Work alongside industry professionals.
Collaborate with a dedicated mentor.
Engage in problem-solving at the intersection of software and hardware.
Gain exposure to OOD/OOA, full development lifecycle, agile methodology, system design, test-driven development, test automation, and build and configuration management.