AI Engineering Co-Op

Emerson; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson seeks a student to embed with engineering teams, observing workflows from requirements to release and identifying AI automation opportunities. You will design and prototype AI agents to assist design reviews, testing, and documentation, while building feedback loops and documenting outcomes for scalable deployment.

Preferred candidates are pursuing CS/SE/EE degrees with hands-on AI/LLM experience and strong communication skills, ready to collaborate across disciplines in a structured

Qualifications

• Pursuing CS/SE/EE degree or related field.
• Hands-on experience building with LLMs and AI agent frameworks.
• Curiosity about how engineers work and translating domain knowledge to software.
• Strong written and verbal communication; interview experts and present findings.

Responsibilities

• Embed with engineering teams to observe and document current workflows from requirements to release.
• Identify high-value AI automation opportunities with engineers and SMEs.
• Design, prototype, and deploy AI agents and workflow automations for engineering tasks.
• Build feedback loops: collect input, measure impact, and iterate on solutions.
• Translate complex engineering processes into clear AI-ready specifications.
• Document solutions, findings, and recommendations for handoff and scaling.

Skills

LLM frameworks

AI agent development

Communication skills

Ask smart questions

Education

Pursuing CS/SE/EE degree

Tools

n8n

Zapier

Power Automate

Git

REST APIs

Cloud basics

Job description

Job Description

• Embed with engineering teams to observe and document current workflows — from requirements capture through design, simulation, testing, and release
• Partner with experienced engineers and subject matter experts to identify high-value opportunities for AI automation and agentic assistance
• Design, prototype, and deploy AI agents and workflow automations tailored to engineering-specific tasks (e.g., design review assistance, test coverage analysis, documentation generation, simulation result summarization)
• Build feedback loops — collect structured input from engineering users, measure impact, and iterate on solutions based on real usage
• Translate complex engineering processes into clear problem statements and AI-ready specifications
• Document your solutions, findings, and recommendations so work can be handed off and scaled

Job Description

• Embed with engineering teams to observe and document current workflows — from requirements capture through design, simulation, testing, and release
• Partner with experienced engineers and subject matter experts to identify high-value opportunities for AI automation and agentic assistance
• Design, prototype, and deploy AI agents and workflow automations tailored to engineering-specific tasks (e.g., design review assistance, test coverage analysis, documentation generation, simulation result summarization)
• Build feedback loops — collect structured input from engineering users, measure impact, and iterate on solutions based on real usage
• Translate complex engineering processes into clear problem statements and AI-ready specifications
• Document your solutions, findings, and recommendations so work can be handed off and scaled

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Embed with engineering teams to observe and document current workflows — from requirements capture through design, simulation, testing, and release
• Partner with experienced engineers and subject matter experts to identify high-value opportunities for AI automation and agentic assistance
• Design, prototype, and deploy AI agents and workflow automations tailored to engineering-specific tasks (e.g., design review assistance, test coverage analysis, documentation generation, simulation result summarization)
• Build feedback loops — collect structured input from engineering users, measure impact, and iterate on solutions based on real usage
• Translate complex engineering processes into clear problem statements and AI-ready specifications
• Document your solutions, findings, and recommendations so work can be handed off and scaled

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Hands-on experience (coursework or projects) building with LLMs and AI agent frameworks
• Strong curiosity about how engineers work — you'll need to ask smart questions and translate domain knowledge into software
• Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable interviewing experts and presenting findings

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Solid Python skills; comfortable building and deploying scripts and small applications
• Experience with workflow automation tools (n8n, Zapier, Power Automate) or RAG pipelines
• Experience with version control (Git), REST APIs, and basic cloud infrastructure

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

• At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
• We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet your physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid holidays and volunteer time. You will also get hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities in our well-established and structured co-op program. There is also an easy to access on-site cafeterias, fitness facilities, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.

About Us

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 differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve our operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance our safety. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!