Mechanical Design Intern: Innovate Parts & Prototypes

Emerson Electric Co; Shakopee (MN); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

On-site cafeterias

Fitness facilities

Professional development programs

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co in Minnesota offers an internship/co-op role for engineering students to design components, develop new products, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. You will support prototype construction, lab testing, and engage with multiple disciplines to ensure designs meet standards.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience, development opportunities, and a structured internship pathway within Emerson’s global operations.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Job description

Emerson Electric Co in Minnesota offers an internship/co-op role for engineering students to design components, develop new products, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. You will support prototype construction, lab testing, and engage with multiple disciplines to ensure designs meet standards.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience, development opportunities, and a structured internship pathway within Emerson’s global operations.