Embedded Hardware & PCB Design Co-op

Emerson; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson offers co-op opportunities for students in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science in Rockford, IL, providing meaningful, hands-on work across engineering labs, CAE, and product engineering. You will rotate through multiple departments, gain experience with lab testing, PCB design, and embedded software development, and collaborate with mentors and engineers.

The program emphasizes real projects, access to modern equipment, and the chance to return for multiple co-op rotations, with

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or computer field.
• Eligibility to work full-time during the academic semester.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests using lab equipment to support project work.
• Build circuit board prototypes using through-hole and surface mount tech.
• Create schematics and PCB layouts for embedded circuitry.
• Learn C programming of microcontrollers in a hands-on setting.
• Assist in designing, building, and testing complete circuit boards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

C

C++

Python

Circuit board design

Job description

Emerson offers co-op opportunities for students in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science in Rockford, IL, providing meaningful, hands-on work across engineering labs, CAE, and product engineering. You will rotate through multiple departments, gain experience with lab testing, PCB design, and embedded software development, and collaborate with mentors and engineers.

The program emphasizes real projects, access to modern equipment, and the chance to return for multiple co-op rotations, with