Co-op, Embedded Software Engineer

Rockwell Automation•Mayfield Heights, OH

1d•$22 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Embedded Engineering Co-Op, you will work alongside full-time employees and industry professionals to improve existing products and develop new and existing products in an agile environment. The co-op lasts seven months, either May or June 2027 through December 2027, or January 2027 through August 2027. You must take an academic term off and work full time during the co-op. Each co-op has a dedicated mentor to help navigate Rockwell Automation, ramp up in the code base, and remove daily blockers. The role offers exposure to object-oriented design and analysis, the full development life cycle, agile methodology, system design, test-driven development, test automation, and build and configuration management. Rockwell Automation employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation outside the office.

Requirements

Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.
Must be able to work full time for seven months during either May/June 2027 to December 2027 or January 2027 to August 2027, taking an academic term off.
Must have legal authorization to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar field.
Experience with C++ and Python.
Previous exposure to 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

Work alongside industry professionals to develop and improve products in an agile environment.
Work with embedded software teams on technical challenges involving both software and hardware.
Participate in activities spanning the full development life cycle, system design, test-driven development, test automation, and build and configuration management.