Co-op, Software Engineering

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
Location:
Mayfield Heights, OH

Workplace Type:
Hybrid (In-office Monday–Wednesday, remote Thursday–Friday)

Duration
: May 2026 through December 2026

Join us at Rockwell Automation as a Software Engineering Co-op and gain hands-on experience developing cloud-based applications that drive industrial innovation. This paid co-op offers the opportunity to strengthen your technical skills, collaborate with global teams, and grow in a supportive, learning-focused environment.

What You'll Learn

• Software development lifecycle in a professional environment
• Cloud technologies like Microsoft Azure and modern architectures like microservices and CQRS
• Programming languages such as Java, .NET, Python, and TypeScript
• Version control, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools
• Frontend development using Angular and RESTful API design
• Agile methodologies and cross-functional collaboration

Your Responsibilities

• Learn to estimate tasks and report progress within an Agile team
• Help debug and resolve software issues
• Participate in code reviews and design discussions to gain exposure to professional development workflows
• Explore new tools, languages, and frameworks with mentorship from experienced engineers
• Contribute to documentation and share your insights with us
• Receive guidance from a Technical Lead who will support your growth and help shape your career path
• Collaborate with us on development teams, gaining hands-on experience in software development environments
• Gain exposure to the full development lifecycle, Agile methodology, system design, test-driven development, test automation, and build/configuration management

The Essentials - You Will Have

• You must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university
• Have the ability to take a semester off from school to fulfill a co-op program requirement
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas for this role.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have

• Currently pursuing a degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Angular/Node, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript (Typescript), Kotlin, Go, or Python.
• Strong interest in software development and a desire to contribute to cutting-edge technologies.
• Familiarity with Agile methodology and software development best practices.
• Working on a software development side-project that exemplifies a passion for continuous innovation and improvement.
• Preference given to students met on campus, at a national recruiting event, through a Rockwell Automation-hosted event or a targeted recruiting campaign.
• Preference given to prior Rockwell Automation intern or co-op students with in the past

What We Offer

• Health Insurance including Medical
• 401k
• Paid Holidays off
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at

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 person for this or other roles.
This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

For this role, the Base Salary Compensation is from $22/hour - $32/hour with an annual target bonus of X% of base salary. Our benefits for the US can be found here. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience.

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

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.