Rockwell Automation

Automation Intern

In short

This is a 6-month paid internship program at a global industrial automation technology company, based onsite in Katowice, Poland, for students of technical faculties. The intern will train on PLC programming, drives/servo drives and HMI systems, working 20-32 hours per week in a two-shift system while reporting to the EMEA Competency Supervisor. Requires active student status in Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics or a related field, basic automation knowledge, legal work/stay permits in Poland, and English proficiency.

Job Description
As an Automation Intern, you will join a 6-month paid internship program designed for students of technical faculties who want to start their career in industrial automation. You will gain hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation technologies while developing both technical and soft skills in a real business environment. The program focuses on developing skills in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) programming, drives and servo drives, and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems. Additionally, it covers essential soft skills.
You will work as part of the Automation Internship cohort and collaborate with multiple teams across the organization while working onsite in Katowice, Poland.
You will report to the EMEA Competency Supervisor.
We plan to launch the winter edition of the Automation Internship program on January 4, 2027.
Your Responsibilities:
•Participate in structured training focused on Rockwell Automation hardware and software solutions
•Perform hands-on exercises and laboratory trainings based on prepared technical materials
•Support internal projects and contribute to practical automation-related tasks
•Collaborate with different teams across the organization to understand how they operate and interact
The Essentials - You Will Have:
•Active student status in Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
•Basic knowledge of automation systems, including PLCs, VFDs, servo drives, sensors and industrial networks
•At least basic skills in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) programming
•Knowledge of technical drawings and wiring diagrams
•Proficiency in English, both written and spoken
•Legal work and stay permits in Poland
•Availability to work 20-32 hours per week, Monday to Friday
•Willingness to work in a two-shift system (morning and afternoon)
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
•Knowledge of an additional foreign language
•Background in electronics or electrical engineering
•Familiarity with creating wiring diagrams
•Typically requires no previous related experience
What We Offer:
•Lunch Card – Monthly meal vouchers through the Edenred card

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