Hardware Design Engineer Intern

Emerson
Austin
Workplace: HybridInternshipFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Teamwork","Hands-on troubleshooting","Attention to detail"]

Join Emerson’s Process Systems and Solutions hardware design team to build controllers, I/O, and field devices for DeltaV, a distributed process control system. Work with electrical and mechanical engineers on a real summer backlog project covering PCB design (schematics, placement, layout), FPGA design and verification, simulation/analysis, and mechanical enclosure/thermal work. Bring up and troubleshoot prototypes in the lab, participate in design reviews, and present results at the end of the internship.

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Hardware Design Engineer Intern

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Job Summary

Join Emerson’s Process Systems and Solutions hardware design team to build controllers, I/O, and field devices for DeltaV, a distributed process control system. Work with electrical and mechanical engineers on a real summer backlog project covering PCB design (schematics, placement, layout), FPGA design and verification, simulation/analysis, and mechanical enclosure/thermal work. Bring up and troubleshoot prototypes in the lab, participate in design reviews, and present results at the end of the internship.
Location: Austin
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Internship
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering
Seniority: Intern level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Partner with electrical and mechanical engineers and your mentor on a summer project supporting the hardware behind DeltaV controllers, I/O, and field devices.
  • •Contribute to PCB schematic capture, component placement, and board layout from concept to build-ready design.
  • •Support mechanical design work such as enclosures, mounting, and thermal management while evaluating manufacturability.
  • •Use simulation and analysis tools to assess circuit, thermal, or mechanical performance before hardware is built.
  • •Work hands-on in the lab to bring up, measure, and troubleshoot prototype hardware using standard test equipment.

Key Requirements

  • •Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university and returning to school following the internship.
  • •Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • •Coursework or project experience with CAD tools (electrical schematic capture/PCB layout or mechanical 3D modeling).
  • •Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
  • •Preferred: junior or senior standing and relevant hardware design experience (e.g., PCB CAD, simulation tools, FPGA/HDL, lab experience).
Experience:Industrial automationEnergyManufacturing
Education:
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkHands-on troubleshootingAttention to detail
Tech Stack:Altium DesignerCadence OrCADAllegroMentor/Siemens XpeditionKiCadSolidWorksCreoNXAutoCADSPICEVHDLVerilogPythonCC++MATLABOscilloscopesMultimetersPower suppliesLogic analyzers

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Emerson
Global technology and engineering company providing automation solutions, commercial and residential products, and services across industrial, commercial, and consumer markets to improve operational performance and efficiency.
Industry: Industrial Automation
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: St. Louis, United States
Founded: 1890
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