Quality Engineering Co-op: Mentored Lean & Real-World Impact

City of Shakopee, MN; Marshalltown (IA); Hybrid; 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

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.