Intern – Software 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

We are looking for engineering students who want to grow their software engineering capabilities and be part of a collaborative team that loves innovation.   The position of Software Engineering Intern within Rockwell Automation is a high energy, team-oriented and educational software development and test position. Students will work with experienced software engineers while developing and testing software according to current software engineering and test methodologies.  

As an Intern you are an essential part of the software engineering team and work hand in hand with professional software engineers. You will be given work that is necessary to providing features requested by customers and ensuring customer success.  A senior-level mentor will be assigned to support your professional growth and to ease the transition into the professional work environment.   If you want to become well versed in proven software development and test techniques and become then this is the place for you. You will be exposed to a variety of software engineering knowledge areas including: OOD/OOA, full development life cycle, agile methodology, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery, system design, test driven development, product functional testing, test automation, and build and configuration management.   Our goal is to prepare students to compete for an entry-level software position upon graduation.  

Essential Functions

Contributes to several projects in various areas of the software function. Projects are assigned based on student’s interests as the education of the student is a high priority.

• Actively participates and makes use of tools such as technical trainings and books.

• Develops an understanding of relevant aspects of the department’s software development process and procedures.

• Becomes familiar with the use of software tools required to analyze, design, debug and test software modules.

• Becomes well versed in Object-Oriented programming concepts.

• Learns about a variety of testing methodologies and tools, including manual and automated test.

• Assists developers with the design, documentation, implementation and testing of enhancements within the software. Assists developers with the isolation, repair and verification of anomalies within the software.

• Assists with software product testing, namely unit and functional test, including regression test. Performs entry-level software testing functions including, but not limited to, test design, execution, automation, and anomaly reporting.

• Assures that developed products meet requirements and are within total quality management standards.

• Provides work estimates and status reports to the technical lead and Project Manager as required.

• Maintains adequate interaction with the team to ensure assigned tasks are prioritized appropriately.

• May assist Product Marketing with trade show preparation, sales tools, competitive analysis, etc.

• Keeps informed of new developments in the software engineering field by participating in technical and developmental training opportunities.

• Takes ownership of assignments by understanding expected output, requesting help as needed.

Minimum 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, for this job opening.

Desired Qualifications

• College sophomore level or above; studying computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering with additional coursework in computer science at an accredited 4 year college or university.

• Basic computer programming (C++, C#, or Java) and application use required.

• Basic web programming experience (JavaScript/TypeScript) using Node/Angular.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to coordinate and work with team members located in other campuses across multiple countries.

• Exposure to software development or test methodologies.

• Must be able to work full time for the duration of the assignment.  Typical Intern term timeframes are May through August.

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