Hardware Design Intern

Want to work with the best and brightest in a company that tackles challenges that have never been done before? Emerson’s Process Systems and Solutions business develops automation software to streamline manufacturing processes. We are looking for a Hardware Design Intern (Summer 2025) who is interested in gaining real-world experience in a dynamic, collaborative environment at our Austin, TX location

As a Hardware Design Intern, you will be involved in designing ARM and FPGA-based embedded products for the process automation industry. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in hardware design and contribute to impactful projects.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Assist in the design and development of ARM and FPGA-based embedded hardware solutions
• Participate in schematic capture, PCB layout, and circuit design
• Support the prototyping, testing, and validation of hardware designs
• Debug and troubleshoot hardware issues to ensure optimal performance
• Document design processes, test procedures, and results
• Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback. 

Who You Are:

You make new connections and build relationships in other areas and teams. You develop and project a can-do attitude. You bring a solution to the problem. You take time to ask questions and define the problem and make learning a priority and a goal.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university 
• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools
• Knowledge of fundamental electronic components and their characteristics
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position 

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Entering either Junior or Senior year
• Completed courses in: Digital Logic Design, Circuit Theory, Electro-magnetic Theory, Embedded Systems
• Exposure to: 
  • Hardware Description Languages such as VHDL or Verilog
  • Signal integrity and EMI/EMC considerations
  • Embedded systems and microcontroller design
  • Simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, ModelSim)
• Previous internship experience in a professional environment
• Strategic mindset and self-motivated
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Innovative approach to solve problems

  Our Offer To You:

This role has the flexibility of a remote work option up to three days a week. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity and productivity as we serve the needs of our customers.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspire innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.
 

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Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital wor