Co-op, Hardware Development Engineer (June - Dec 2027)

Rockwell Automation•Mayfield Heights, OH

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

Rockwell Automation is hiring a Hardware Engineering Intern/Co-op to support development of next-generation automation control systems. The co-op will contribute across hardware product development, including sub-circuit design and integration, functional analysis, verification, and regulatory compliance, while developing technical skills in a collaborative environment. This full-time position runs from June through December 2027 and is located in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Students must take time off from school or use the co-op in place of 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, unless business obligations require them to be elsewhere.

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.
Availability to work full time from June through December 2027.
Expected graduation in May 2028 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, using C/C++, Python, or Ladder.
Experience working with KiCAD, Eagle, and 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 on campus, at national recruiting events, at a Rockwell Automation-hosted event, or through a targeted recruiting campaign.
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.
Perform programming, functional analysis, and hands-on troubleshooting of electronic hardware prototypes.
Contribute to product design documentation and test reports.
Participate in technical projects, including researching new technologies, implementing new circuit design tools, and troubleshooting failures.
Take ownership of assignments by understanding expected outputs, requesting help, and helping teammates.
Build relationships with technical leads and peers to learn about the product development lifecycle.