Rockwell Automation - Intern, Software Engineering, application via RippleMatch

This role is with Rockwell Automation. Rockwell Automation uses RippleMatch to find top talent.

We are looking for engineering students who want to grow their software engineering capabilities and be part of a collaborative team that loves innovation.   The position of Software Engineering Intern within Rockwell Automation is a high energy, team-oriented and educational software development and test position. Students will work with experienced software engineers while developing and testing software according to current software engineering and test methodologies.  

As an Intern you are an essential part of the software engineering team and work hand in hand with professional software engineers. You will be given work that is necessary to providing features requested by customers and ensuring customer success.  A senior-level mentor will be assigned to support your professional growth and to ease the transition into the professional work environment.   If you want to become well versed in proven software development and test techniques and become then this is the place for you. You will be exposed to a variety of software engineering knowledge areas including: OOD/OOA, full development life cycle, agile methodology, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery, system design, test driven development, product functional testing, test automation, and build and configuration management.   Our goal is to prepare students to compete for an entry-level software position upon graduation.  

This is a paid internship that will start at the end of May 2025 and end in mid-August. You will be required to be in person in Mayfield Heights, Ohio for the duration of the summer.

Essential Functions

Contributes to several projects in various areas of the software function. Projects are assigned based on student’s interests as the education of the student is a high priority.

• Actively participates and makes use of tools such as technical trainings and books.

• Develops an understanding of relevant aspects of the department’s software development process and procedures.

• Becomes familiar with the use of software tools required to analyze, design, debug and test software modules.

• Becomes well versed in Object-Oriented programming concepts.

• Learns about a variety of testing methodologies and tools, including manual and automated test.

• Assists developers with the design, documentation, implementation and testing of enhancements within the software. Assists developers with the isolation, repair and verification of anomalies within the software.

• Assists with software product testing, namely unit and functional test, including regression test. Performs entry-level software testing functions including, but not limited to, test design, execution, automation, and anomaly reporting.

• Assures that developed products meet requirements and are within total quality management standards.

• Provides work estimates and status reports to the technical lead and Project Manager as required.

• Maintains adequate interaction with the team to ensure assigned tasks are prioritized appropriately.

• May assist Product Marketing with trade show preparation, sales tools, competitive analysis, etc.

• Keeps informed of new developments in the software engineering field by participating in technical and developmental training opportunities.

• Takes ownership of assignments by understanding expected output, requesting help as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree from an 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, for this job opening.

Desired Qualifications

• College sophomore level or above; studying computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering with additional coursework in computer science at an accredited 4 year college or university.

• Basic computer programming (C++, C#, or Java) and application use required.

• Basic web programming experience (JavaScript/TypeScript) using Node/Angular.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to coordinate and work with team members located in other campuses across multiple countries.

• Exposure to software development or test methodologies.

• Must be able to work full time for the duration of the assignment.  Typical Intern term timeframes are May through August.

General Disclosure Statement

As part of Rockwell Automation, Inc.’s application process for university students, Rockwell Automation uses RippleMatch’s artificial intelligence (AI) tool to assist us in our analysis of your submitted information, including your resume, cover letter and online profiles to identify potential matches for open positions at Rockwell Automation. RippleMatch is a third-party vendor that provides automated resume review, automated sourcing, centralized event management, candidate relationship management, and analytics and insight to Rockwell Automation. RippleMatch’s AI analysis may involve automated screening based on keywords, skills and experience. Please note that while AI assists in Rockwell Automation’s initial review, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. Rockwell Automation is committed to using AI in a fair, unbiased manner that complies with all applicable laws. 

If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation, please contact +1 (844) 404-7427. 

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As part of Rockwell Automation, Inc.’s application process, Rockwell Automation uses RippleMatch’s artificial intelligence (AI) tool to assist us in our analysis of your submitted information, including your resume, cover letter and online profiles to identify potential matches for open positions at Rockwell Automation. RippleMatch is a third-party vendor that provides automated resume review, automated sourcing, centralized event management, candidate relationship management, and analytics and insight to Rockwell Automation. RippleMatch’s AI analysis may involve automated screening based on keywords, skills and experience. Please note that while AI assists in Rockwell Automation’s initial review, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers and RippleMatch’s information is but one factor in Rockwell’s Automation’s hiring decision. Rockwell Automation is committed to using AI in a fair, unbiased manner that complies with all applicable laws. For information on Ripplematch’s bias testing, see here.

If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation, please contact +1 (844) 404-7427. If you would like to request an alternative to RippleMatch’s process, please contact [email protected].

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation