Co-op, Hardware Development Engineer (May - Dec 2026)
Location: Mayfield Heights, Ohio, United States
Remote Type: Hybrid
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.
We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!
Job Description
As a Hardware Engineering Intern/Co-op for Rockwell Automation, you will have the opportunity to join a dynamic team developing the next generation of new automation control systems. In this position, you will be part of a team initially challenged with the critical role of validating the functionality and performance of the new hardware and ensuring our products meet all functional, regulatory and safety requirements. If you want be part of a team that believes in knowledge sharing, collaboration and is committed to using engineering development practices and technology to overcome any challenges, then Rockwell Automation is the place for you.
This position is for students able to take the spring semester off of school to work full time from May 2026 to December 2026.
Your Responsibilities:
Work on an agile team to design electrical circuits, develop test requirements and execute hardware verification test plans with traceability to product requirements, including board level functional testing, EMC/EMI, Safety Agencies (UL, ATEX, IECEX), Functional Safety (IEC 61508), and Environmental
Perform programming, analysis, and troubleshooting of electronic hardware prototype
Contribute to associated product design documentation and test reports
Take ownership of assignments by understanding expected output, requesting help as needed, and helping teammates as needed
Build relationships with technical leads and peers to grow your knowledge of the product development lifecycle
The Essentials - You Will Have:
Pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.
Must be enrolled for at least one semester after the co-op concludes.
Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
Pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar technical degree.
Previous co-op/intern experience in Hardware Development
Experience using design capture tools, able to read & understand schematics, and have 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 and/or using programs (assembly, C/C++, Python, ladder) for product initialization, debug, or test
Experience working as part of a team using Agile/Scrum methodologies in a Scaled Agile Framework
Knowledge of industrial control systems, programmable logic controllers
Experience performing product certification testing, such as testing to meet CE and IEC 61010
What We Offer:
Health Insurance including Medical
401k
Paid Holidays off
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, 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.
#LI-Hybrid
For this role, the Base Salary Compensation is from $22/hour - $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.
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.
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