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Learn from experienced engineers in a deep, technical environment in which the theory you learn in school meets real-world applications.\nYou will report to the Firmware and Software Test Manager, and be on-site/in-person, full-time in Milwaukee, WI.\nRockwell will match your background and skills with your interests and our needs. Each experience is unique including specific projects you may work on and responsibilities you may have. Additionally, there will be intern activities and events intended to help you grow your network, develop your professional skills and immerse yourself in our culture.\nYour Responsibilities:\nDesign and development of scripts for automating test procedures\nDocument test procedures\nExecute test procedures for verification of product functionality (manual/automated)\nAssistance with lab audit/improvement activities\nResolve and document exceptions and questions.\nCreate test reports\nHelp with build and commissioning of test firmware and hardware platforms\nThe Essentials - You Will Have:\nPursuing a Bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university.\nLegal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.\nThe Preferred - You Might Also Have:\nPursuing bachelors or masters degree in electrical or computer engineering, or similar degree from an accredited college or university\nMust be enrolled for at least one more semester of school after the internship concludes (graduation date of December 2027 or later)\nLocal or attending school in the greater Milwaukee area (within 50 miles from the Headquarter or Mequon location)\nMinimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.\nPreference given to students met on campus, at a national recruiting event, through a Rockwell Automation-hosted event or a targeted recruiting campaign.\nBasic programming (C++, C#, Java, Python or JavaScript)\nBasic knowledge of circuit theory and operation, including microprocessors, digital logic devices, analog and/or DC-power conversion, programmable devices (CPLDs, FPGAs)\nExperience with Power Electronics or motors \nExperience with design capture tools\nBe able to work with schematic drawings\nFamiliarity with tools such as CAD, Creoparametic, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), 3D Modeling, SAP, Matlab \nExperience with industrial automation environments including PLC or drives programming \nExperience using Agile methodology \nWhat We Offer:\nHealth Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision\n401k\nPaid Time off\nParental and Caregiver Leave\nFlexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.\nTo learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.\nAt 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. 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