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

This co-op will participate as a member of cross-functional research and development teams which develop leading edge products for use in industrial environments. This involves supporting the design of industrial electrical connectors, optical/inductive sensors, mechanical switches or the design of sealed enclosures containing different electronic or mechanical devices.

The position requires students to take the semester off of school to work full-time in Chelmsford, Massachusetts from January to August 2027. Relocation support is not available for this role.

Your Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering assignments on part of a major project or of a complete project.
• Demonstrate creativity in developing solutions, which will allow Rockwell Automation to maintain our position as an Industry leader.
• Define and perform engineering tests to qualify designs.
• Design electro-mechanical test systems for various engineering design validation projects.
• Execute engineering change orders and managing BOMs
• Create and modify CAD models and drawings

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Active enrollment in a bachelors or advanced degree from and 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.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Established residency within 50 miles of Chelmsford, MA
• Pursuing a bachelors or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering/Systems Engineering or similar
• Minimum cumulative GPA of at 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
• Preference given to students with previous Rockwell Automation work experience or trained on our equipment.
• Proficiency in the use of a 3D Solid Modeling CAD system (preferably Pro/E,Creo, and Solidworks) and PLM software
• Experience programming electro mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with SAP or other enterprise software
• Familiarity with designing and troubleshooting electro-mechanical test systems which include pneumatic cylinders, limit and proximity switches, linear bearing systems
• A good understanding of multi action tooling fabrication techniques to support complex plastic injection molded or die cast components

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical
• 401k
• Paid Holidays off
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

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 person for this or other roles.

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

For this role, the Base Salary Compensation is from $22/hour - $32/hour. Our benefits for the US can be found here. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. 

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.