Mechanical Design Engineering Intern

Emerson; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance (monthly)

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Volunteer time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a student engineer for our internship program in the United States. The role requires pursuing a bachelor’s in engineering and allows full-time in-person work (40 hours per week). Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

is required. Preferred candidates have a GPA of 3.0+, prior internship experience, and strong communication skills. The internship offers exposure to design across plastics, castings, stamps, and machined parts, with collaboration across global teams, prototype

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s in engineering.
• Zero years of related experience.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours) per week in-person.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• GPA of 3.0 or above (preferred).
• Prior internship experience (preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in engineering (pursuing)

Job description

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-functionalproject 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

• Zero (0) years of related 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:

• GPA of 3.0 or above

• Prior internship experience

• 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 a delivering business result.

• 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, our employees’ passion for innovation and results drives our success. We actively pursue new technologies, capabilities and approaches to drive tangible value for our customers. To reward this passion for innovation and results, Emerson makes meaningful investments in our people. We provide competitive compensation, integrated benefits offerings, and fulfilling career journeys that support the growth of each employee. We firmly believe that when Emerson is successful in achieving its operational and financial goals, our employees share in the company’s success. The hourly pay for this role is $24-$28, commensurate with the year in school and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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WHY EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/careers/meet-emerson)

Our Commitment to Our People

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 a delivering business result.

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 (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/about-us)

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!

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.