Co-op, Embedded Software Engineer

Rockwell Automation; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance including Medical

401k

Paid Holidays off

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

Rockwell Automation in Milwaukee, WI, seeks an Embedded Engineering Co-Op to work 7 months from May/June 2027 to December 2027 (or Jan–Aug 2027). You will collaborate with industry professionals in an Agile environment, receive a dedicated mentor, and help develop both new and existing products that combine software and hardware.

You should be pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, have experience with C++ and Python, and familiarity with Agile methods

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to work full time during the Fall 2027 semester (May 2027–December 2027) or Spring 2027 semester (Jan 2027–August 2027).
• Legal authorization to work in the US; Rockwell will not sponsor visas.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with embedded teams to develop new and existing products in an Agile environment.
• Each co-op has a dedicated mentor to help ramp up on the code base and remove daily blockers.
• Exposure to software/hardware integration and processes including OOD/OOA, full life cycle, TDD, test automation, and build/configuration management.

Skills

C++

Python

Agile

Robotics

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

PLC programming

Drive programming

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 an Embedded Engineering Co-Op you will work alongside full time employees and industry professionals improving existing products in an agile environment over 7 months from May or June 2027 - December 2027 or Jan 2027 - August 2027. This position requires you to take an academic term off of school to work full time in this role for 7 months.

Your Responsibilities: You will work alongside industry professionals developing new and existing products in an agile environment. Each co‑op has a dedicated mentor to help navigate Rockwell, ramp up in our code base, and remove daily blockers. If you enjoy technical challenges where software and hardware come together, our embedded teams are 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, system design, test driven development, test automation, and build and configuration management.

The Essentials – You Will Have

• Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.
• The ability to work full time over the Fall2027 semester, from May2027 to December2027 or Spring2027 semester, from Jan2027 to August2027.
• 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 or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar.
• Experience with C++ and Python.
• Previous exposure and knowledge of Agile methodology.
• Knowledge of Industrial automation environments including PLC or drives programming.
• An interest or prior experience with robotics teams or projects.

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.

For this role, the hourly compensation is from $22 - $32. Our benefits for the US can be found here. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience. This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

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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 [phone].

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.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.