Power & Industrial Controls Co‑Op – Automation Engineering

Emerson Electric Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Electric Corporation in Latham, NY invites engineering students to join our Controls & Automation Co‑Op for Summer 2027. You will support design, configuration, and implementation of automation and control software while collaborating with senior engineers across electrical, mechanical, and software domains.

The role emphasizes hands‑on project work, exposure to power industry applications, and development of engineering fundamentals through real‑world tasks and documentation.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Enrollment in a formal Co‑Op program as part of your academic curriculum.
• Ability to return for multiple Co‑Op rotations.
• Interest in the power industry, industrial control systems, electrical design, or control‑software development.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States (sponsorship is not available).
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Support project engineering and controls engineering activities across electrical, mechanical, chemical, and software‑oriented tasks.
• Assist with control‑system design, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to engineering documentation including wiring diagrams, control logic, device specifications, and system layouts.
• Participate in development, testing, and validation of control logic, function blocks, and system configurations.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross‑functional teams to solve technical challenges and share learnings.
• Gain exposure to power‑plant automation concepts, electrical system components, and real‑time control software.
• Support preparation of engineering packages, bills of material, and hardware/software testing activities.
• Learn industry standards, engineering workflows, and technical tools used in power‑generation and industrial automation projects.
• Bring fresh ideas and perspectives to engineering and project teams.
• Work with fellow Co‑Ops on multidisciplinary engineering assignments and team initiatives.

Skills

Programming (C, Python)

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree program in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

CAD tools

Engineering software

Power systems software

Job description

Emerson Electric Corporation in Latham, NY invites engineering students to join our Controls & Automation Co‑Op for Summer 2027. You will support design, configuration, and implementation of automation and control software while collaborating with senior engineers across electrical, mechanical, and software domains.

The role emphasizes hands‑on project work, exposure to power industry applications, and development of engineering fundamentals through real‑world tasks and documentation.