Intern, Hardware Development Engineer (May - Aug 2027)

Rockwell Automation•Mayfield Heights, OH

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rockwell Automation is hiring a full-time, paid Hardware Development Engineer Intern for May through August 2027. The intern will join a team developing next-generation automation control systems and contribute to hardware product development, including sub-circuit design and integration, functional analysis, testing, and regulatory compliance. The position is based in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, and does not provide relocation assistance. The company describes its work arrangement as hybrid, with employees expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have an off-site business obligation.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree at an accredited college or university.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available for this internship.

Nice To Haves

Previous co-op or internship experience in hardware development.
Experience using design capture tools and understanding schematics.
Expected graduation in December 2027 or later.
Basic knowledge of circuit theory and operation, including microprocessors, digital logic devices, analog and/or DC-power conversion, and programmable devices such as CPLDs and FPGAs.
Hands-on experience with hardware test equipment, including debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
Experience developing or using programs for product initialization, debugging, or testing, such as C/C++, Python, or Ladder.
Experience working with KiCAD, Eagle, or Altium.
Knowledge of industrial control systems, programmable logic controllers, or similar devices.
Experience performing product certification testing, such as testing to meet CE and IEC 61010.
Having met the employer through an on-campus, national recruiting, Rockwell Automation-hosted, or targeted recruiting event.
Located within 50 miles of the Mayfield Heights, Ohio location.

Responsibilities

Collaborate on an agile team to design electrical circuits, develop test requirements, and execute hardware verification testing on new industrial automation products.
Program, perform functional analysis, and troubleshoot electronic hardware prototypes hands-on.
Contribute to product design documentation and test reports.
Participate in technical projects, including researching new technologies, implementing circuit design tools, and troubleshooting failures.
Take ownership of assignments by understanding expected output, requesting help, and helping teammates.
Build relationships with technical leads and peers to develop knowledge of the product development lifecycle.