Quality Engineering Co-op

City of Shakopee, MN; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site cafeterias

Fitness facilities

Volunteer time off

Mentorship program

Professional development

Job summary

Emerson is offering a technical co-op opportunity designed for engineering students to gain real-world experience. You will work across multiple departments, tackling safety, quality, and production challenges while building hands-on skills under senior guidance.

You will collaborate with engineers and teams, document workflows, and contribute to lean manufacturing projects. This role emphasizes professional growth, mentorship, and structured learning within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Ability to work 40 hours a week during the scheduled semester.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship for this role will not be provided.
• Strong oral and written communication, 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.

Responsibilities

• Expand your technical and professional skills through meaningful work, mentorship, and cross-department rotation.
• Collaborate with engineers, teams, and departments to solve safety, quality, and production challenges.
• Document current and future state workflows and identify process improvements.
• Lead and participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
• Attend department, team, and project meetings as necessary.
• Complete projects as assigned by the Quality Manager.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Self-motivation

Safety conscious

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Lean Manufacturing knowledge

Microsoft Office

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Expand your technical and professional skills in a real-world setting. Emerson co-ops are given meaningful work, support, and mentorship from experienced managers and key business leaders. There is the potential to gain knowledge and experience in a variety of ways by exploring opportunities associated with your major and rotating through multiple departments.
• Collaborate with other engineers, teams, and departments to develop and implement solutions to safety, quality, and production challenges
• Document current and future state workflow and potential process improvements
• Lead and participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects
• Attend department, team, and project meetings as necessary
• Complete projects as assigned by Quality 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:

• Undergraduate student currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
• Ability to work 40 hours a week during the scheduled semester
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship for this role will not be provided
• 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

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• College status of a junior or senior majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering Technology
• 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 and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet your physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid holidays and volunteer time. You will also get hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities in our well-established and structured co-op program. There is also an easy to access on-site cafeterias, fitness facilities, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.

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