Hardware Design Engineer Intern

Emerson • Round Rock, TX

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Emerson's Process Systems and Solutions business is seeking a Hardware Design Intern for Summer 2027. This role involves designing the physical hardware for automation products used in the energy and manufacturing industries. The intern will join a hardware design team working on controllers, I/O, and field devices for DeltaV, Emerson's flagship distributed process control system. The internship offers hands-on experience in a collaborative and innovative environment, with potential projects including PCB schematic capture, component placement, board layout, FPGA design and verification, circuit simulation and analysis, and mechanical design work such as enclosures and thermal management. No prior industrial automation experience is required, as the company will provide training. This internship is designed as an introduction to professional product design for individuals with a general electrical or mechanical engineering background.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university and returning to school following the internship.
• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Coursework or project experience with CAD tools, whether electrical (schematic capture and PCB layout) or mechanical (3D modeling).
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Junior or Senior standing.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence OrCAD or Allegro, Mentor/Siemens Xpedition, or KiCad.
• Experience with mechanical CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with circuit simulation and analysis tools such as SPICE, or with thermal and structural simulation.
• Exposure to digital and analog circuit design fundamentals, including power supply design and component selection.
• Exposure to FPGA design and verification using an HDL such as VHDL or Verilog.
• Understanding of signal integrity, power distribution, grounding, or thermal management considerations in board design.
• Interest in design for manufacturability, enclosure design, or materials selection.
• Awareness of agency and compliance requirements such as UL, EMC, hazardous location, or intrinsic safety.
• Comfort with hands-on lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and logic analyzers.
• Coursework or project experience in a programming or scripting language such as Python, C, C++, or MATLAB.
• Interest in applying AI/ML techniques to hardware design, simulation, or test problems.
• Previous internship, class project, hackathon, or personal project experience in hardware design.

Responsibilities

• Partner with electrical and mechanical engineers and your mentor on a summer project that contributes to the hardware behind DeltaV controllers, I/O, and field devices.
• Contribute to schematic capture, component placement, and PCB layout, from initial concept through a design ready to be built.
• Support mechanical design work such as enclosures, mounting, and thermal management, and help evaluate designs for manufacturability.
• Use simulation and analysis tools to evaluate circuit, thermal, or mechanical performance before hardware is built.
• Work hands-on in the lab to bring up, measure, and troubleshoot prototype hardware using standard test equipment.
• Participate in design reviews and testing, and learn how professional teams take a product from concept to release.
• Take part in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and retrospectives, along with Hackathons, Tech Talks, and Communities of Practice.
• Document what you build so the team can maintain and extend your work after your internship ends, and present your results to the team at the end of the summer.

Benefits

• Direct mentorship from experienced engineers
• Practical, resume-ready skills in PCB design, mechanical design, and hands-on hardware bring-up and test.
• Ongoing career development
• Training opportunities
• Leadership opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed