Co-op, Hardware Engineer (May 2025 - Dec 2025)

Rockwell Automation - Cleveland, OH

Full-time - Intern

Cleveland, OH

10,001+ employees

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The Hardware Engineer Co-op position at Rockwell Automation offers an opportunity for students to engage in the development of next-generation automation control systems. The role focuses on validating hardware functionality and performance, ensuring compliance with functional, regulatory, and safety standards. The position emphasizes teamwork, knowledge sharing, and mentorship, making it ideal for those looking to grow in a collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on an agile team to develop test requirements and execute hardware verification test plans with traceability to product requirements.
• Perform programming, analysis, and troubleshooting of electronic hardware prototypes.
• Contribute to associated product design documentation and test reports.
• Take ownership of assignments by understanding expected output and collaborating with teammates.
• Build relationships with technical leads and peers to grow knowledge of the product development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree at an accredited college or university.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar technical degree.
• Currently have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Previous co-op/intern experience in Hardware Development and/or Embedded Systems.
• Experience using design capture tools and understanding schematics.
• 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.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems and programmable logic controllers.

Benefits

• Mentorship and coaching support throughout the co-op experience.