Intern - Project Management
Sensing, Safety, & Industrial Components
Posted on 10/1/2025

Rockwell Automation
Compensation Overview
$22 - $32/hr
Milwaukee, WI, USA
Hybrid
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.
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
As a Project Manager intern you will work with a team of industry professionals in the following areas:
Project Manager, who manages the development and implementation process of projects involving cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing products. Plans and directs schedules and monitors budget/spending. Monitors the project from initiation through delivery. Organizes the interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project on schedule and within budget constraints. This position has overall project management responsibility and is expected to be fluent executing projects using waterfall and agile methodologies.
This role supports the development and implementation process of projects involving cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing products. Plans and directs schedules and monitors budget/spending. Monitors the project from initiation through delivery. Organizes the interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project on schedule and within budget constraints. This position supports overall project management responsibility and will gain fluency executing projects using both waterfall and agile methodologies.
Additionally, as a student associate there will be hosted activities and events intended to help you grow your network, develop your professional skills, and immerse yourself in our company culture.
This role reports to the Sr. Manager, PMO and is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We will consider students local to Milwaukee first before opening up to students willing to relocate on their own to Milwaukee for the summer.
Your Responsibilities:
The Sensing, Safety, & Industrial Components (SIC) Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for several new product developments and needs a highly capable and driven project management professional to lead and manage projects that bring these developments to market.
You will be responsible for supporting project planning and execution activities, coordinating resources, budgets and forecasts for product development projects.
You will support teams comprised of cross-functional resources for the development and implementation of new product design, manufacturing, and marketing strategies associated with new products, factored products, continuation projects, and new business development activities.
Support accountability for the overall project success through the full product lifecycle, from concept through release. Success is measured by achieving the project goals on time, within product cost targets and quality standards, including meeting functional and performance requirements.
Monitor and track project key milestones, timeline, and budget.
Assist project manager on identifying, mitigating, and communicating project issues, risks, and status to team members and stakeholders.
You will also join us as we transform to an increasingly agile delivery model.
Support Sr. Manager, PMO on other team development projects.
The Essentials - You Will Have:
Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.
Must be enrolled in at least one more semester after the internship concludes.
Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future.
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent from an accredited college or university
Cumulative GPA of 3.0
Knowledge of Microsoft Project
Knowledge or experience with Jira, Jira Align and JAMA.
Preference given to students met on campus, at a national recruiting event, through a Rockwell Automation-hosted event or a targeted recruiting campaign.
Previous project management experience in an industrial automation or manufacturing environment
What We Offer:
Health Insurance including Medical
401k
Paid Holidays off
Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.
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.
This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.
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For this role, the Base Compensation is from $22/hour - $32/hour. Our benefits for the US can be found here. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience.
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 (844) 404-7247.
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.

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