Software Engineering Intern

City of Shakopee, MN; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly housing allowance

Paid holidays

Employee choice hours

Paid sick time

Paid volunteer time

On-site cafeterias

Fitness facilities

Job summary

Emerson in Houston is seeking a motivated engineering student for an internship focused on embedded firmware development. You will apply technical expertise to design and develop firmware, and prepare detailed plans spanning weeks to months.

You will troubleshoot with tests, work with cross-functional teams, and participate in design reviews. The program emphasizes hands-on experience, mentorship, and a path to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Balance planning with actions and learning priorities.
• Ask questions, define the problem and learn from results.
• Build relationships across teams and functions.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical expertise, commensurate with formal training and job experience in the design and development of embedded firmware
• Prepare detailed plans, generally spanning several weeks to months, necessary to complete assignments.
• Troubleshoot and debug the Software using unit tests, Emulators, Simulators, IDE, and bench testing
• Provide process improvements & recommendations
• Work with internal cross-functional teams to understand firmware requirements
• Perform functional integration testing prior to hand-off to the test & evaluation team
• Conduct software design reviews on assigned projects

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Pursuing CS/EE/Software Engineering

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Apply technical expertise, commensurate with formal training and job experience in the design and development of embedded firmware


• Prepare detailed plans, generally spanning several weeks to months, necessary to complete assignments.


• Troubleshoot and debug the Software using unit tests, Emulators, Simulators, IDE, and bench testing


• Provide process improvements & recommendations


• Work with internal cross-functional teams to understand firmware requirements


• Perform functional integration testing prior to hand-off to the test & evaluation team


• Conduct software design reviews on assigned projects

Who You Are:

• You balance planning with actions. You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You take time to ask questions and define the problem and make learning a priority and a goal. You try different solutions for problems and learn from the results. You make new connections and build relationships in other areas and teams. You focus on creating an effective collaborative style.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s in engineering


• Zero (0) years ofrelated experience


• Ability to work full-time (40 hours) per week in-person


• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Pursuing a bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer, Software, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering


• GPA of 3.0 or above


• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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.Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including monthly housing allowance, paid holidays, employee choice hours, paid sick time, and paid volunteer time. You will also get hands‑on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities in our well‑established and structured internship program. There are also easy to access on‑site cafeterias, fitness facilities, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.


• At Emerson, our employees’ passion for innovation and results drives our success. We actively pursue new technologies, capabilities and approaches to drive tangible value for our customers. To reward this passion for innovation and results, Emerson makes meaningful investments in our people. We provide competitive compensation, integrated benefits offerings, and fulfilling career journeys that support the growth of each employee. We firmly believe that when Emerson is successful in achieving its operational and financial goals, our employees share in the company’s success. The hourly pay for this role is $24-$28, commensurate with the year in school and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

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!

Job Info

• Job Schedule Full time


• Locations 10241 West Little York, Houston, TX, 77040, US (On-site)