Intern, Engineering (Independent Cart Technology)
About The Position
The Commercial Engineering Intern (Independent Cart Technology) supports Rockwell Automation’s Independent Cart Technology (ICT) Commercial Engineering team. The intern helps develop customer solutions, test and validate system configurations, create technical documentation, and support product demonstrations and training. The role offers hands-on exposure to advanced linear transport technologies, including iTRAK®, MagneMover®, and related motion control platforms used in manufacturing and automation applications. The intern works with Commercial Engineers, Application Engineers, Product Specialists, and Technical Support personnel, gaining experience in industrial automation and smart manufacturing technologies. The position is hybrid, with employees expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless a business obligation requires work elsewhere.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; Rockwell Automation will not sponsor employment visas for this opening.
Nice To Haves
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, electrical engineering, or a similar field.
- Prior internship or co-op experience with Rockwell Automation.
- Expected graduation date of December 2027 or beyond.
- Met Rockwell Automation at an on-campus event, national recruiting event, Rockwell Automation-hosted event, or targeted recruiting campaign.
- Knowledge of automation systems, controls, robotics, or industrial equipment.
- Familiarity with PLCs, motion control, or industrial networks.
- Experience with laboratory testing, engineering projects, or technical research.
- Participation in engineering clubs, robotics teams, or similar extracurricular activities.
Responsibilities
- Help set up, test, and validate ICT systems in laboratory environments.
- Support engineering evaluations of customer applications and system configurations.
- Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
- Document test results and engineering observations.
- Develop and update technical documentation, application notes, and work instructions.
- Create training materials, user guides, and presentation content.
- Support customer-facing demonstrations and proof-of-concept systems.
- Assist with engineering change documentation and knowledge management.
- Support analysis of customer requirements and application data.
- Assist with system sizing, performance calculations, and solution comparisons.
- Participate in product validation and technology assessments.
- Gather and summarize technical data for engineering reports and presentations.
- Analyze engineering, testing, and operational data.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency.
- Collaborate with Commercial Engineering, Product Management, Technical Support, and Field Service teams.
- Attend project meetings and contribute engineering insights.
- Present internship accomplishments to leadership at the conclusion of the internship.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid holidays off.
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