Operations Engineering CoOp Spring Semester January 2027 Start

Emerson; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Sherman, TX is seeking an engineering co-op to support Manufacturing Engineering on daily design and documentation tasks. You will help improve safety, quality, and efficiency while gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative, lean environment.

Ideal candidates are engineering students with strong communication, analytical skills, and familiarity with MS Office. AutoCAD/SolidWorks experience is a plus. This is a full-time summer/fall co-op with sponsorship not provided.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's Degree program in Engineering.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are required.
• Self-motivated with a hands-on problem solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Work with Manufacturing Engineering on daily tasks including design projects and documentation.
• 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 and lean initiatives to remove waste.
• Assist with research, testing, evaluations, data analysis, and manufacturing audits.
• Support process improvement projects and complete assigned engineering tasks.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Safety mindedness

Education

Engineering degree (enrollment)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

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 various research, testing, and evaluations
• Process documentation, conduct data analysis, and perform manufacturing audits
• Assist with process improvement projects 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 experience in 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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ABOUT US

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

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.

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ABOUT EMERSON

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!

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