Intern, Embedded Software Engineering

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

As an Embedded Software Engineering Intern you will work with full-time employees and industry professionals in an Agile development environment over 3 months from May 2025 – August 2025.

You will develop new motion control products. Each intern has a dedicated mentor to help navigate Rockwell, ramp up in our codebase, and remove daily blockers. If you enjoy challenging work at the intersection of software and hardware then our embedded teams are the place for you. You will experience a variety of software engineering knowledge areas including: OOD/OOA, full development life cycle, Agile methodology, system design, test-driven development, test automation, and build and configuration management.

This job is an in-person role, full-time, in our Eden Prairie, MN location through the duration of the summer internship (May through August).

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop safety- and security-critical embedded software for new Servo Drives
• Use modern continuous integration and development tools and technologies
• Participate as a member of an Agile team practicing Scrum
• Implement drive features and subsystems with technical guidance from senior engineering personnel
• Participate in all aspects of the embedded software quality process, including design and code review, and developing unit and functional testware

THE ESSENTIALS – YOU WILL HAVE:

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited college or university
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

THE PREFERRED – YOU MIGHT ALSO HAVE:

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science or similar from an accredited college or university
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
• Experience using C++, Python
• Industrial automation experience, including PLC or drives programming

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Hands-on experience working on innovative software projects.
• Mentorship and guidance from industry professionals.
• Opportunities to develop technical and soft skills.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Participation in networking events and company culture activities.

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

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

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