Co-op, Mechanical Engineering Chelmsford

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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

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, 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.