Co-op, Firmware 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

Rockwell Automation is the largest company in the world dedicated to industrial automation and information. Here, we connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to make the world more intelligent, more connected, and more productive.

The Firmware Engineering intern will perform project-oriented work under the direction of firmware development engineers that are focused on developing firmware for implementing features to control variable frequency drives (VFDs).

This is 12 month co-op and is full-time on-site at our Cambridge, ON office and does not provide relocation assistance. Graduation date MUST be December 2027 or later.

Your Responsibilities

• Design and develop firmware.
• Product testing and certification.
• Coding activities (C/C++ and/or MATLAB/Simulink).
• Maintain and develop test setups.
• Maintain firmware metrics.
• Document firmware applications and components.
• Research into new technologies.

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 Canada 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 working towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechatronics, Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited college or university.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or later
• Previous internship or co-op experience.
• Experience with C/C++ or MATLAB/Simulink.
• Exposure to oscilloscopes, multimeters and other hardware tools.
• Experience with motor controls
• Knowledge of PLC programming and Control Systems.
• Located within 50 miles from Rockwell Automation's Cambridge, ON location.

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

For this role, the Hourly Compensation is from $20 - $32/hour. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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