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Intern, Firmware Engineering

CompanyRockwell Automation
LocationCambridge
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 7, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will design and develop firmware for variable frequency drives (VFDs) and perform product testing and certification. Responsibilities also include maintaining test setups, documenting components, and researching new technologies.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
CA$20 - CA$32
Company Size
22662
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At Rockwell Automation, we connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more intelligent, more connected and more productive. Throughout the world, our flagship Allen-Bradley® and Rockwell Software® product brands are recognized for innovation and excellence.
About the Role

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

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. From improving the production of medicines that boost human health to reducing waste in an oil and gas plant, the work we do changes how we live.

We truly believe we are doing things never before possible. And we need the brightest minds to help make that happen – the makers, the forward thinkers, the problem solvers. That's where you come in.

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).

Your Responsibilities:

  • 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.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

  • 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.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

  • Must be working towards a Bachelor of Science degree in 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.

  • Knowledge of PLC programming and Control Systems.

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

For this role, the Hourly Compensation is from $20 - $32/hour. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization

At 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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

LI-DNI

   

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 +1 (519) 618-4899.

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that 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.

Key Skills
Firmware DesignC/C++MATLAB/SimulinkProduct TestingCertificationOscilloscopesMultimetersPLC ProgrammingControl SystemsHardware Tools
Categories
EngineeringTechnologySoftwareManufacturing