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We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas for this internship. \nThe Preferred - You Might Also Have:\nPrevious co-op/intern experience in Hardware Development\nExperience using design capture tools, able to understand schematics. \nGraduating in December 2027 or later\nBasic knowledge of circuit theory and operation, including microprocessors, digital logic devices, analog and/or DC-power conversion, programmable devices (CPLDs, FPGAs).\nHands-on experience with hardware test equipment, including debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.\nExperience developing or using programs for product initialization, debug, or test (C/C++, Python, Ladder).\nExperience working with KiCAD, Eagle, and Altium\nKnowledge of industrial control systems, programmable logic controllers or similar devices.\nExperience performing product certification testing, such as testing to meet CE and IEC 61010\nMet on campus, national recruiting events, a Rockwell Automation-hosted event, or a targeted recruiting campaign\nLocated within 50 miles our Mayfield Heights, Ohio location\nWhat We Offer:\nHealth Insurance\n401k\nPaid holidays\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 for interns, 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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