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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
We are interested in a student who enjoys working at the intersection of software and hardware.
If you are curious about how complete engineering systems work, you are interested in more than just the firmware itself. You also want to know about the devices, test equipment, networks, servers, automation, and development infrastructure surrounding it. You are the person we are looking for.
You will report to the Manager and have a hybrid schedule working in Katowice, Poland.
Your Responsibilities:
- Develop firmware developer test setups used by engineers during daily development and debugging.
- Support functional and system-level test environments used for firmware verification.
- Build, configuring, and maintaining test setups containing embedded devices, industrial controllers, communication interfaces, power supplies, measurement devices, and other laboratory instrumentation.
- Integrate laboratory instrumentation with automated test software.
- Automating configuration, execution, monitoring, and result collection from physical test setups.
- Develop scripts, utilities, and small software components supporting firmware testing and laboratory automation.
- Connect physical test systems with on-premises and cloud CI/CD infrastructure.
- Support automated execution of tests triggered by CI/CD pipelines.
- Help improve the reliability, repeatability, maintainability, and observability of test environments.
- Troubleshoot issues related to firmware, hardware, communication, instrumentation, networking, and automation.
The Essentials - You Will Have:
- Finished High School
- Pursuing a technical degree (preferred fields of study: Computer Science, Electronics, Automation and Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field - active student status).
- Basic programming knowledge in at least one language such as C, C++, Python, C#, or similar.
- Knowledge of software development and version control.
- Interest in embedded systems, firmware, electronics, automation, or test engineering.
- Willingness to work hands-on with hardware and laboratory equipment.
- Working knowledge of English for technical documentation and daily engineering communication.
What We Offer:
- Lunch Card – Monthly meal vouchers through the Edenred card.
- Paid Internship
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.
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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.
Skills Required
- Finished high school
- Pursuing a technical degree, preferably in Computer Science, Electronics, Automation and Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field
- Active student status
- Basic programming knowledge in C, C++, Python, C#, or a similar language
- Knowledge of software development and version control
- Interest in embedded systems, firmware, electronics, automation, or test engineering
- Willingness to work hands-on with hardware and laboratory equipment
- Working knowledge of English for technical documentation and daily engineering communication
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, mental‑health support, disability and life insurance, and wellness resources. Multiple plan choices and supportive programs contribute to the package feeling well‑rounded.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k)/Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching that is positioned as a meaningful part of total compensation. These offerings reinforce longer‑term financial security as a core strength.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave was expanded and a paid caregiver leave was added, indicating clear support for family needs. These policies are complemented by flexibility signals and dedicated paid volunteer time.
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