Intern – Mechanical Engineering

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

Hardware Development:

This may include both mechanical or electrical HW and activities may include: modeling various aspects of drive/controller systems, lab testing, prototype evaluation, technology investigations, and small design projects. Areas of work may be control systems, motor electromagnetics, and digital/analog electronics, product design and development

Hardware Test:

If you like pushing products to their limits to meet the rigid standards of industrial components, you will be interested in these activities, which include: design and development of scripts for automating test procedures, documenting of test procedures, execution of test procedures for verification of product functionality (manual/automated), creation of test reports, assistance with lab audit/improvement activities, assist with build and commissioning of test hardware platforms.

You will have the opportunity to be a significant contributor, while getting comprehensive exposure to the business structure of Rockwell Automation and how we are helping our customers bring the Connected Enterprise to life.

Rockwell will match your background and skills with your interests and our business needs. Each experience is unique; if you are extended an offer, the manager will share the details about his/her intern role, including specific projects you may work on and responsibilities you may have.

Additionally, as a student associate there will be hosted activities and events intended to help you grow your network, develop your professional skills and immerse yourself in our company culture.

Critical Capabilities:

• Resourcefulness
• Problem solving
• Communicating technical concepts
• Collaborative mindset

​Basic Qualifications:

• Must be 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, now or in the future.

​Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar from an accredited college or university
• Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Preference given to students met on campus, at a national recruiting event, through a Rockwell Automation-hosted event or a targeted recruiting campaign
• Preference give to students who have had prior intern or co-op with Rockwell Automation in the past
• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Electronics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Software Engineering
• Basic computer programming (C++, C#, Java, Python or JavaScript)Experience with industrial automation environments including PLC or drives programming
• Previous experience with Industrial Automation products
• Experience using Agile methodology

Who is Rockwell

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.