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

Rockwell Automation - Mayfield Heights, OH

Full-time - Intern

Mayfield Heights, OH

10,001+ employees

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

As a Hardware Engineer Co-op at Rockwell Automation, you will join a dynamic team focused on developing next-generation automation control systems. This role involves validating the functionality and performance of new hardware, ensuring compliance with functional, regulatory, and safety requirements. You will be part of a collaborative environment that emphasizes knowledge sharing and mentorship, aimed at overcoming engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Work on an agile team to develop test requirements and execute hardware verification test plans with traceability to product requirements.
• Conduct board level functional testing, EMC/EMI, Safety Agencies (UL, ATEX, IECEX), Functional Safety (IEC 61508), and Environmental testing.
• 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 enhance 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 a similar technical degree.
• 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.
• Basic knowledge of circuit theory and operation, including microprocessors and digital logic devices.
• Hands-on experience with hardware test equipment, including debuggers and oscilloscopes.
• 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.
• Experience performing product certification testing.