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

The Firmware Engineering Co-op 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).

This role is full-time on-site at the Rockwell Automation Cambridge, ON office and does not provide relocation.

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.

Available to work a minimum of 9 months consecutively starting in September 2025.

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.

What We Offer:

Health Insurance including Medical and Dental

Health Care Spending Account (HCSA – dependent on the plan chosen)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement plans

Paid Time off

Volunteering Time off

Employer Savings Plan Matching (includes RRSP, TFSA, and EPSP)

Employer Paid DC Pension

Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up

Fitness Reimbursement Program

Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.

As Rockwell Automation is a global company, candidates must be bilingual or able to communicate in English (spoken and written).

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

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.

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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.