Electrical Engineer Intern

Rockwell Automation; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and

401k

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

Rockwell Automation is seeking an Electrical Engineer Intern to gain hands-on experience in hardware development. You will work with experienced engineers, contribute to development and testing of electrical hardware used in industrial products, and report to the Engineering Manager in Mequon, WI or Eden Prairie, MN.

You will help design PCB schematics, support layout, validate hardware, and participate in root-cause investigations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor visa now or in the future.
• Local or attending school within 50 miles of Mequon, WI or Eden Prairie, MN (Milwaukee/Minneapolis–St. Paul).
• GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or higher.
• Preferred coursework: PCBA design and layout, Power Electronics, Motor Control, FPGA, DSP.

Responsibilities

• Assist design and validation of alternate electronic components to reduce cost or address obsolescence.
• Design PCB schematic and support PCB layout.
• Support hardware testing and validation per established test plans with cross-functional teams.
• Assist failure analysis and documentation for root cause investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Curiosity & learning mindset

Troubleshooting

Industrial comms awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree candidate in Electrical Engineering

Enrolled for at least one more semester (Dec 2027 or later)

Tools

Jira

Jama

LTSpice

PCB Design Tools

Schematic Capture

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

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer Intern who is interested in gaining hands‑on experience in electrical hardware development. You will work alongside and receive mentorship from experienced electrical engineers while contributing to the development and testing of electrical hardware used in industrial products.

You will report to the Engineering Manager in either Mequon, WI or Eden Prairie, MN. This role does not provide relocation assistance.

Your Responsibilities:

• Assist with the design and validation of alternate electronic components to achieve cost reduction or address component obsolescence.
• Design PCB schematic and support PCB layout.
• Support hardware testing and validation in accordance with established test plans, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure products meet quality and performance standards.
• Assist with failure analysis and documentation, contributing to root cause investigations and corrective action processes.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Pursuing degree in electrical engineering or similar
• Must be enrolled for at least one more semester of school after the internship concludes (graduation date of December 2027 or later)
• Local or attending school in either the Milwaukee or Minneapolis/St. Paul area (within 50 miles from the Mequon or Eden Prairie location)
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
• Preference given to students met on campus, at a national recruiting event, through a Rockwell Automation-hosted event or a targeted recruiting campaign.
• Coursework or project experience involving PCBA design and layout, Power Electronics, Motor Control, FPGA, DSP and etc.
• Experience with tools or technologies such as Jira, Jama, and LTSpice
• Experience with electrical design and schematic capture
• Exposure to industrial communication technologies.
• Experience troubleshooting technical problems.
• Curiosity, initiative, and enthusiasm for learning new technologies and solving engineering problems.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time 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.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

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.

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