Hardware Design Intern: PCB, FPGA & Enclosures

Emerson; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Hardware Design Intern for Summer 2027 in Round Rock or Austin, TX. You’ll collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to design controllers, I/O, and field devices behind DeltaV, Emerson’s flagship control system.

You will gain hands-on experience with PCB layout, mechanical enclosure work, and lab bring-up, while mentors guide you through real backlog projects and design reviews. This internship emphasizes learning and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and returning to school after the internship.
• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Coursework or project experience with CAD tools (schematic capture/PCB layout) or mechanical CAD.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Responsibilities

• Partner with electrical and mechanical engineers and your mentor on a summer project that contributes to the hardware behind DeltaV controllers, I/O, and field devices.
• Contribute to schematic capture, component placement, and PCB layout, from initial concept through a design ready to be built.
• Support mechanical design work such as enclosures, mounting, and thermal management, and help evaluate designs for manufacturability.
• Use simulation and analysis tools to evaluate circuit, thermal, or mechanical performance before hardware is built.
• Work hands-on in the lab to bring up, measure, and troubleshoot prototype hardware using standard test equipment.
• Participate in design reviews and testing, and learn how professional teams take a product from concept to release.
• Take part in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and retrospectives, along with Hackathons, Tech Talks, and Communities of Practice.
• Document what you build so the team can maintain and extend your work after your internship ends, and present your results to the team at the end of the summer.

Skills

PCB schematic capture

PCB layout

Mechanical design

Lab equipment

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Computer Engineering

CAD coursework

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence OrCAD

Mentor/Siemens Xpedition

KiCad

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Emerson is seeking a Hardware Design Intern for Summer 2027 in Round Rock or Austin, TX. You’ll collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to design controllers, I/O, and field devices behind DeltaV, Emerson’s flagship control system.

You will gain hands-on experience with PCB layout, mechanical enclosure work, and lab bring-up, while mentors guide you through real backlog projects and design reviews. This internship emphasizes learning and teamwork.