Intern Firmware Engineer

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

As a Firmware Development Intern, you will help develop embedded and control system software by contributing to code development, testing, and integration activities. You will gain hands-on experience working with C++, electronics-related topics, and modern development practices in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

This Internship starts in July and is a paid hybrid position based in Katowice, Poland. You will report to the Firmware Development Manager

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and document code that satisfies software design requirements following the development process.
• Develop unit test plans to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Analyze, debug, and correct software anomalies, reporting findings clearly.
• Integrate software components and collaborate across subsystems and products to deliver a complete solution.
• Learn and understand complex control system and embedded software concepts.
• Seek knowledge, feedback, and development opportunities for yourself and the team.
• Support knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the development community.

The Essentials - You Will Have

• Active student status in a technical field such as computer science, automation, electronics, software engineering or a related discipline.
• Basic programming knowledge of C++.
• Basic understanding of electronics.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Focus on continuous improvement and learning.
• Legal work and stay permits in Poland.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have

• Basic knowledge of configuring CI pipelines.
• Initial experience or coursework related to electronics.
• Interest or basic knowledge in automated testing.
• Understanding of software design patterns.
• Knowledge how to create simple scripts using Python and/or PowerShell.
• Interest in embedded software and control systems development.

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes …

• On-demand digital course library for professional development

... and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. 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 person for this or other roles.

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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.