About the role#
Emerson is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 to help develop the physical hardware behind our DeltaV automation systems. You will join a team of electrical and mechanical engineers to work on controllers, I/O, and field devices used in critical industries like energy and life sciences. This is an on-site, full-time internship where you will gain professional experience by contributing to real projects from our backlog.
What you'll do#
- Partner with mentors and engineers on a dedicated summer project.
- Perform schematic capture, component placement, and PCB layout.
- Support mechanical design tasks including enclosures, mounting, and thermal management.
- Use simulation tools to evaluate circuit and mechanical performance before building hardware.
- Work in the lab to bring up, measure, and troubleshoot prototype hardware.
- Participate in design reviews, testing, and agile ceremonies like sprint planning.
- Document your work and present your results to the team at the end of the summer.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university with plans to return to school after the internship.
- Pursuit of a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Junior or Senior standing.
- Coursework or project experience with CAD tools for electrical or mechanical design.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Experience with tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence, SolidWorks, or Creo is preferred.
- Exposure to circuit simulation, FPGA design, or programming languages like Python, C, or MATLAB.
- Comfort using lab equipment like oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
- Familiarity with design fundamentals such as power supply design, signal integrity, or thermal management.
Location & details#
- Locations: Round Rock, Texas or Austin, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About Emerson
Emerson operates in the automation machinery manufacturing sector. The company provides technology and engineering solutions for industrial and commercial operations. It maintains a global presence with headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. The organization employs over 52,000 people.
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