Quality/Engineering Co-Op (Spring Semester - January 2027 Start)

City of Shakopee, MN; Sherman, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Sherman, TX is seeking a motivated student for a full-time Summer/Fall Co-op from January 2027 through August 2027. You will work with Quality, Assembly and Engineering to write work instructions, document processes, and support lean initiatives.

Enrollment in a Bachelor's program in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering is required; strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills are essential. AutoCAD experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; analytical and decision-making skills.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Safety-conscious.
• Hands-on problem solving; self-motivated and disciplined.
• Commitment to full-time Summer/Fall Co-op in Sherman, TX (Jan 2027–Aug 2027).
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; no sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Write work instructions, quality alerts, change requests, tooling/fixtures drawings, and other documentation.
• Update shop floor layouts and perform time studies.
• Document current and future state workflow and potential process improvements.
• Attend kaizen events to eliminate waste and support lean initiatives.
• Attend department, team, and project meetings as necessary.
• Collaborate with engineers and other departments to address safety, quality and production challenges.

Skills

Bachelor's degree enrollment

Strong communication

Analytical decision making

PC skills including MS Office

Team environment experience

Safety conscious

Hands-on problem solving

Co-op commitment (Jan 2027–Aug 2027)

Work authorization (US, no sponsorship

Education

Bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering Technology / Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Drawing development

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Work with Quality/Assembly/Engineering on daily tasks to include but not limited to: writing work instructions, quality alerts, change requests, tooling/fixture drawings, and other documentation as required.
• Update shop floor layouts and perform time studies.
• Document current and future state workflow and potential process improvements.
• Participate in kaizen events to eliminate waste and improve processes and assist with lean initiatives.
• Attend department, team, and project meetings as necessary
• Collaborate with other engineers, teams, and departments to develop and implement solutions to safety, quality, and production challenges.

Who You Are:

• You try different solutions for problems and learn from the results. You drill down to root causes to gather relevant information. You get out of your comfort zone and volunteer for assignments that represent a new challenge.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's Degree program
• 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 Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Industrial Engineering
• Junior or senior class standing
• Direct experience with AutoCAD 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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