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Emerson’s Process Systems and Solutions business develops automation products that power the energy and manufacturing industries. We are seeking a Hardware Design Intern (Summer 2027) who is passionate about electrical and mechanical engineering and excited to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative, innovative environment based in either our Round Rock, TX or Austin, TX office.\nYou will join one of our hardware design teams that build the controllers, I/O, and field devices behind DeltaV, our flagship distributed process control system used by leading chemical, life sciences, and energy companies around the world. Working alongside experienced engineers and mentors, you will take on a summer project drawn from our real backlog. Potential project opportunities include PCB schematic capture, component placement, and board layout, FPGA design and verification, circuit simulation and analysis, or mechanical design work such as enclosures, thermal management, and manufacturability improvements.\nNo prior industrial automation experience is required. If you enjoy designing and building things and want to see your work become hardware installed in plants around the world, we will teach you the rest. Many of our engineers joined us straight out of school from a general electrical or mechanical engineering background, and this internship is designed to be a great first exposure to professional product design.\nIn This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Include:\nPartner with electrical and mechanical engineers and your mentor on a summer project that contributes to the hardware behind DeltaV controllers, I/O, and field devices.\nContribute to schematic capture, component placement, and PCB layout, from initial concept through a design ready to be built.\nSupport mechanical design work such as enclosures, mounting, and thermal management, and help evaluate designs for manufacturability.\nUse simulation and analysis tools to evaluate circuit, thermal, or mechanical performance before hardware is built.\nWork hands-on in the lab to bring up, measure, and troubleshoot prototype hardware using standard test equipment.\nParticipate in design reviews and testing, and learn how professional teams take a product from concept to release.\nTake part in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and retrospectives, along with Hackathons, Tech Talks, and Communities of Practice.\nDocument what you build so the team can maintain and extend your work after your internship ends, and present your results to the team at the end of the summer.\nWho You Are:\nYou are curious about how products are designed and built, and you enjoy the challenge of turning requirements into a real, physical design. You like solving problems and can break them down into manageable pieces. You are methodical when tracking down an unexpected measurement and comfortable being hands-on in the lab. You ask questions when something is unfamiliar, communicate effectively, and thrive in a team-oriented environment where electrical, mechanical, and software engineers work side by side. You take pride in your work and are motivated by seeing what you design become hardware customers rely on every day.\nFor This Role, You Will Need:\nCurrently enrolled in an accredited college/university and returning to school following the internship.\nPursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.\nCoursework or project experience with CAD tools, whether electrical (schematic capture and PCB layout) or mechanical (3D modeling).\nLegal authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.\nPreferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:\nJunior or Senior standing.\nExperience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence OrCAD or Allegro, Mentor/Siemens Xpedition, or KiCad.\nExperience with mechanical CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or AutoCAD.\nFamiliarity with circuit simulation and analysis tools such as SPICE, or with thermal and structural simulation.\nExposure to digital and analog circuit design fundamentals, including power supply design and component selection.\nExposure to FPGA design and verification using an HDL such as VHDL or Verilog.\nUnderstanding of signal integrity, power distribution, grounding, or thermal management considerations in board design.\nInterest in design for manufacturability, enclosure design, or materials selection.\nAwareness of agency and compliance requirements such as UL, EMC, hazardous location, or intrinsic safety.\nComfort with hands-on lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and logic analyzers.\nCoursework or project experience in a programming or scripting language such as Python, C, C++, or MATLAB.\nInterest in applying AI/ML techniques to hardware design, simulation, or test problems.\nPrevious internship, class project, hackathon, or personal project experience in hardware design.\nOur Culture & Commitment to You:\nAt Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. 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