Intern - Software Engineer

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential.

At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

This opportunity is temporary employment for engineering students who are seeking a summer internship. This is a paid internship that will begin in May / June, 2026 and will conclude at the end of August, 2026. This position will be on-site and can be worked out of either Rochester, MN or Winona, MN. Relocation/Housing assistance is NOT provided, pay is set at $21.00/hour.

Summary:

Software Engineering Internship within our US Design Engineering Division. As a Software Engineer Intern you will work to design software for customers products and related applications. Coordinating software engineering strategies. The ideal candidate would be a self-motivated student who is ready for a challenging internship in a fast-paced electronics design environment.

Skills Required:

* Design and document software for customer products and/or related applications to support the manufacturing environment, if applicable, meeting both the customers' requirements and internal manufacturing requirements.

* Provide assistance to the Hardware Design, Mechanical Design, Printed Circuit Board Design, Functional Test and In-Circuit Test for product, test and tooling development.

* Perform basic evaluation of quality measurements on software code design in accordance with a verification plan.

* Create basic documentation related to a software design project.

* Contact and work with hardware, software and equipment vendors.

* Follow project plan and report project status to leadership.

Education:

Students actively pursuing a 4 year Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering degree

Geographical

Location:

Minnesota:

Rochester

Physical

Location:

Rochester, MN

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule:

M-F

Full Time

Compensation Range: $21.00 USD Many factors are considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to skills, certifications, licensures, experience, training, incumbent data, and other business needs.

Benefits and Other Compensation:
Due to the temporary nature of this role benefits are not offered.

Final date to receive applications:
This job posting will remain open until filled.

Additional Notices:
Benchmark adheres to applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits. This includes, but is not limited to, providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. Candidates applying for remote work based in Washington state, may obtain PTO eligibility for this position by emailing

Export Control:
This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws.

The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone.

Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a diverse workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at