Co-op, Firmware Engineering

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).

12 months co‑op
; full‑time on‑site at our Cambridge, ON office. Relocation assistance is not provided.

• 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.

• 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.

• Must be working towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechatronics, Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited college or university.
• 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.

Hourly compensation ranges from $20 to $32 per hour, dependent on skills, knowledge, education, and experience.

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 .

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.