Operations Engineering Co-Op (Spring Semester - January 2027 Start)

City of Shakopee, MN; Sherman, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Sherman, TX is offering a full-time Summer/Fall Co-op for engineering students. You will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on design projects, write work instructions, and support lean initiatives while developing documentation and worksheets.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and hands-on problem solving, with a focus on gaining practical experience in a manufacturing setting and completing tasks under the Engineering Manager’s guidance.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's Degree program in Engineering
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience working in a team environment
• Safety conscious
• Self-motivated and disciplined with a hands-on approach to problem solving
• Commitment to full-time (40 hour) Summer/Fall Co-op in Sherman, TX from January 2027-August 2027
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship for this role will not be provided

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on design projects and documentation
• Work as part of a team to address safety, quality, and production challenges
• Update value stream maps, shop floor layouts, and perform time studies
• Participate in kaizen events to reduce waste and improve processes
• Assist with research, testing, and evaluations
• Conduct data analysis and manufacturing audits
• Support process improvement projects tied to manufacturing
• Complete assignments from Engineering Manager

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering Bachelor's degree enrollment

Tools

AutoCAD

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Work with Manufacturing Engineering on daily tasks to include but not limited to: complete various design projects, writing work instructions, quality alerts, change requests, tooling/fixture drawings, and other documentation as required.
• Work as part of a team to develop and implement solutions to safety, quality, and production challenges.
• Update value stream maps, shop floor layouts, and perform time studies.
• Participate in kaizen events to eliminate waste and improve processes, assist with lean initiatives, and document workflow and results.
• Assist with variousresearch, testing, and evaluations
• Process documentation, conduct data analysis, and perform manufacturing audits
• Assist with process improvementprojects tied to manufacturing
• Complete projects as assigned by Engineering Manager.

Who You Are:

• You try different solutions for problems and learn from the results. You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You focus on creating an effective collaborative style. You prepare content for communication that is impactful.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's Degree program in Engineering
• Strong oral and written communication skills, analytical and decision-making skills, and PC skills including Microsoft Office
• Experience working in a team environment
• Safety conscious
• Self-motivated and disciplined with a hands-on approach to problem solving
• Commitment to full-time (40 hour) Summer/Fall Co-op experiencein Sherman, TX from January 2027-August 2027.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship for this role will not be provided

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's Degree program in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering
• Junior or senior standing
• Direct experience with AutoCAD/SOLIDWORKS and the development of drawings
• Six months generalized work experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
• General Lean Manufacturing knowledge

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. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
• Nestled in the heart of Sherman, Texas, our facility offers the best of both worlds: a welcoming, family-friendly community with all the advantages of being just an hour north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Sherman continues to experience tremendous growth, bringing new restaurants, shopping, entertainment, healthcare, and housing options while maintaining the affordability, shorter commutes, and strong sense of community that make life here so enjoyable.

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