Engineering Co-op: Lead Cross-Discipline Projects

City of Shakopee, MN; Marshalltown, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site facilities

Well-structured co-op program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an engineering co-op to lead a small, well-scoped project and contribute to a larger program. You will coordinate across Mechanical, Electrical, and Firmware teams and support planning, scheduling, and risk mitigation.

You will drive team alignment, contribute to deliverables, apply structured processes, and present updates to leadership, gaining hands-on experience in a structured coop program.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Ability to solve technical problems and communicate clearly.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small, well-scoped engineering project or sub-workstream within a larger program.
• Coordinate across Mechanical, Electrical, and Firmware disciplines.
• Support project execution activities: planning, task breakdown, schedule tracking, and risk mitigation.
• Drive team alignment and communication: stand-ups and follow-ups.
• Contribute to engineering deliverables in your area of expertise.
• Apply structured processes: requirements, traceability, and quality practices.
• Present project updates and outcomes to leadership.

Skills

Solve technical problems

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Engineering, Computer Science, or other technical field

Job description

Emerson is seeking an engineering co-op to lead a small, well-scoped project and contribute to a larger program. You will coordinate across Mechanical, Electrical, and Firmware teams and support planning, scheduling, and risk mitigation.

You will drive team alignment, contribute to deliverables, apply structured processes, and present updates to leadership, gaining hands-on experience in a structured coop program.