About the role#
As a Firmware Test Intern, you will join our firmware test team to work on industrial automation products. You will work in a lab environment alongside experienced engineers, applying your academic knowledge to real-world hardware and software testing. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Mequon, Wisconsin.
What you'll do#
- Design and develop scripts to automate test procedures.
- Execute manual and automated tests to verify product functionality.
- Document test procedures and create detailed test reports.
- Assist with lab audits and improvement activities.
- Resolve and document technical exceptions and questions.
- Help build and commission test firmware and hardware platforms.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar field at an accredited university.
- Expected graduation date of December 2027 or later, with at least one semester of school remaining after the internship concludes.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Ability to work on-site in the greater Milwaukee area (within 50 miles of the Mequon location).
- Basic programming skills in C++, C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript.
- Foundational knowledge of circuit theory, including microprocessors, digital logic, analog or DC-power conversion, and programmable devices like FPGAs or CPLDs.
- Experience with power electronics, motors, design capture tools, and reading schematic drawings.
- Familiarity with tools such as CAD, Creoparametric, ERP systems, SAP, or Matlab.
- Exposure to industrial automation environments, including PLC or drives programming and Agile methodology.
Location & details#
- Location: Mequon, Wisconsin.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $22 to $32 per hour, based on skills and experience.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation produces industrial automation and manufacturing technology. The company specializes in automation systems, drives, and safety products. Its primary product brands include Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Software. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the firm operates as a public company with over 22,000 employees.
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