Co-op, Hardware Development Engineer (Jan - July 2027)
About The Position
Rockwell Automation is hiring a Hardware Engineering Intern/Co-op to contribute to the development of next-generation automation control systems. The co-op will take part in hardware product development, including sub-circuit design and integration, functional analysis, and regulatory compliance, while developing technical skills in a collaborative environment. This is a full-time co-op from January through July 2027, based in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Students must take time off from school or use the co-op in place of current classes, and the co-op must be approved by their university and/or advisor. Relocation assistance is not provided. Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy expects employees to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, except when business obligations require working elsewhere. The position requires current enrollment in a bachelor’s or advanced degree program at an accredited college or university and legal authorization to work in the United States. Employment visa sponsorship is not available. Compensation is $20–$32 per hour; actual pay depends on factors including skills, knowledge, education, and experience.
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.
- Able to take off school or use the co-op in place of current classes, with approval from the university and/or advisor.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hardware development co-op or internship experience.
- Ability to work full-time from January through July 2027.
- Expected graduation in December 2027 or later.
- Experience using design capture tools and understanding schematics.
- 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.
- Met the employer at 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, conduct 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 outputs, requesting help when needed, and helping teammates.
- Build relationships with technical leads and peers to develop knowledge of the product development lifecycle.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Flexible work schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
