Intern, Hardware Development Engineer (May - Aug 2027)
Role Overview
As a Hardware Engineering Intern/Co-op for Rockwell Automation, you will join a dynamic team developing the next-generation of automation control systems.
You'll contribute to all stages of hardware product development—from sub-circuit design and integration to functional analysis and regulatory compliance—while building key technical skills in a supportive environment.
If you value knowledge sharing, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement, Rockwell Automation is the place for you.
This position is full time, paid, internship from May 2027 through August 2027.
It is located in Mayfield Heights, Ohio and does not provide relocation assistance.
Full Job Posting
Your 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 associated product design documentation and test reports.
- Participate in technical projects such as researching new technologies, implementing new 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 grow your knowledge of the product development lifecycle.
- The Essentials - You Will Have:
- You must be currently pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.
- Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas for this internship.
- The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
- Previous co-op/intern experience in Hardware Development
- Experience using design capture tools, able to understand schematics.
- Graduating in December 2027 or later
- Basic knowledge of circuit theory and operation, including microprocessors, digital logic devices, analog and/or DC-power conversion, programmable devices (CPLDs, FPGAs).
- Hands-on experience with hardware test equipment, including debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
- Experience developing or using programs for product initialization, debug, or test (C/C++, Python, 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, national recruiting events, a Rockwell Automation-hosted event, or a targeted recruiting campaign
- Located within 50 miles our Mayfield Heights, Ohio location
What We Offer:
- Health Insurance
- 401k
- Paid holidays
- Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
- To learn more about our benefits package for interns, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.
- At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.
- This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.
- For this role, the Base Salary Compensation is from $20 - $32/hour. Our benefits for the US can be found here. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience.
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- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.
- If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.
- Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.
Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with hardware test equipment, including debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
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