Manufacturing Engineering Intern

City of Shakopee, MN; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson invites students pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering to join our Brenham, TX internship program. You will apply technical expertise in production, select tools or fixtures, and help develop manufacturing processes.

This full-time, on-site internship offers hands-on experience, exposure to lean initiatives, and collaboration with global teams. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and commit to 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s in engineering
• 0 years of related experience
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours) per week in-person
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Apply technical expertise in the production of products.
• Select, design or recommend tools, fixtures, and equipment.
• Develop manufacturing processes and procedures to reduce problems and costs.
• Recommend design changes to increase quality or reduce problems and costs.
• Solve production problems and improve process capabilities.
• Participate in the presentation of test results and design reviews.
• Interact with other functional groups, vendors, or customers.
• Participate in the administration of technical procedures.
• Initiate and implement routine engineering change authorizations.
• Support capacity model and lean initiatives. May participate in lean six sigma improvement teams.
• May interact with teammates in numerous global locations

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Apply technical expertise in the production of products.
• Select, design or recommend tools, fixtures, and equipment.
• Develop manufacturing processes and procedures to reduce problems and costs.
• Recommend design changes to increase quality or reduce problems and costs.
• Solve production problems and improve process capabilities.
• Participate in the presentation of test results and design reviews.
• Interact with other functional groups, vendors, or customers.
• Participate in the administration of technical procedures.
• Initiate and implement routine engineering change authorizations.
• Support capacity model and lean initiatives. May participate in lean six sigma improvement teams.
• May interact with teammates in numerous global locations

Who You Are:

• You identify and drive continuous improvements. You collaborate across the organization. You identify and seize new opportunities. You make new connections and build relationships in other areas and teams. You manage uncertainty with confidence. You learn quickly when faced with a new situation and experiment to find a new solution. You scan the environment for new technical skills, knowledge, or capabilities that can benefit business or personal performance.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s in engineering
• Zero (0) years ofrelated experience
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours) per week in-person
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Pursuing a degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Chemical or Materials Science Engineering
• GPA of 3.0 or above
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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.Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including monthly housing allowance, paid holidays, employee choice hours, paid sick time, and paid volunteer time. You will also get hands‑on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities in our well‑established and structured internship program. There are also easy to access on‑site cafeterias, fitness facilities, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.

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.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

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 their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their 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!

Job Info

• Job Identification 26009736
• Job Function Intern/Co-op
• Posting Date 09/01/2026, 12:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1951 Highway 290 West, Brenham, TX, 77833, US (On-site)