Engineering Management Co-Op

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

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead a small, well-scoped engineering project or a sub-workstream within a larger program


• Coordinate across disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, & Firmware


• Support project execution activities, including:
  
  
  
  • Planning and task breakdown
  
  
  • Schedule tracking and status reporting
  
  
  • Risk identification and mitigation
  
  
  
  


• Drive team alignment and communication
  
  
  
  • Facilitate stand-ups or small team reviews
  
  
  • Track action items and follow-ups
  
  
  
  


• Contribute to engineering deliverables in your area of expertise


• Apply structured processes (e.g., requirements, traceability, quality practices)


• Present project updates and outcomes to leadership

For This Role, You Will Need:

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


• Demonstrated ability to:
  
  
  
  • Solve technical problems
  
  
  • Communicate clearly (written and verbal)
  
  
  • Work in a team environment
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Strong academic performance in engineering fundamentals

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.

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