Mechanical Design Engineering Co-op (Sept 2024 - Dec 2024)

If you are a Mechanical Design Engineering student looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Shakopee, MN location, you will be responsible for designing, testing, and maintaining instrumentation. 

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Use analytical skills, reasoning, and engineering judgment to develop new and innovative products and technologies 
• Design components including injection molded plastics, die and investment castings, stampings, machined parts, etc. 
• Collaborate with global, cross-functional project teams to ensure new designs meet internal requirements and industry standards 
• Support prototype construction, laboratory testing, and agency testing during the product design cycle 
• Apply sound engineering practices to solve quality issues 
• Provide continuation engineering support for existing products 
• Interact with software, electrical, manufacturing, marketing, supply chain, sales, and customers on technical matters 
• Identify and implement product and process cost reductions and improvements 

  Who You Are: You identify and seize new opportunities. You convert ideas into actions and produce results with new initiatives. You solicit both input and discussion. You collaborate well by making new connections and building relationships in other areas and teams.     For This Role, You Will Need:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's in Engineering or Science from an Engineering School (First-year, Sophomore, Junior & Senior students will be considered) 
• Zero (0) years of related experience 
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours) per week in-person at a Twin Cities location (Shakopee, Chanhassen, or Eden Prairie, MN) 
• Legal authorization to work in the United States 

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• GPA of 3.0 or above
• Prior internship experience

Our Offer To You:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Monthly Housing Allowance
• Paid Holidays and Employee Choice Hours
• Paid volunteer time
• Hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities
• Well-established and structured internship program
• Easy to access on-site cafeterias and fitness facilities
• You will work in a safe and ethical work environment 

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 inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. 

This 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. 
 

WHY EMERSON 

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 work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differe