Electrical Engineering Co-op (Spring 2027)

Emerson•Elyria, OH

7d•$24 - $28

About The Position

Emerson is hiring an Electrical Engineering Co-op for Spring 2027. Co-ops receive meaningful work, support, and mentorship from experienced managers and business leaders, and may explore work related to their major while rotating through multiple departments. Assignments vary based on academic achievement and may include an engineering lab, computer-aided engineering (CAE), and product engineering. In the lab, the co-op assists with hands-on feasibility studies and competitive evaluations, learns to use lab equipment, analyzes test data, and presents test results. In CAE, the co-op supports the design and development of new products alongside designers, drafters, and engineers. In product engineering, the co-op works with product development engineers on new projects and gains exposure to engineering analysis, failure analysis, finite element analysis, and the product development process. The role involves testing with lab equipment, building circuit-board prototypes using through-hole and surface-mount technologies, creating schematics and PCB layouts in CAD, learning C programming for microcontrollers, and designing, building, and testing complete circuit boards. The position pays $24–$28 per hour, commensurate with school year and experience. Work authorization sponsorship is not provided.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Ability to work full-time during the scheduled semester.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Ability to return for multiple co-op rotations.
Previous work or project experience related to hardware and firmware.
Experience with C, C++, and Python.
Experience with circuit-board design.
Sophomore or junior class status.

Responsibilities

Conduct tests using various types of lab equipment.
Build circuit-board prototypes using through-hole and surface-mount technologies.
Create schematics and PCB layouts in CAD for embedded circuit boards.
Learn C programming of microcontrollers.
Design, build, and test complete circuit boards.
Assist with hands-on feasibility studies of new product concepts and competitive evaluations.
Analyze test data and present test results.
Assist with product design and development, including engineering analysis, failure analysis, and finite element analysis.