Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op

Emerson • Marshalltown, IA

5h

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op supports manufacturing operations by helping maintain a strong safety culture, troubleshooting facility issues, and identifying and implementing process improvements. The role collaborates with teams across departments on projects from inception through completion, designs tooling, jigs, fixtures, and facilities equipment using SolidWorks, and determines specifications and initiates purchases of materials and components. The co-op also develops best practices and procedures and communicates them to employees through visual workplace materials, formal training, and area meetings. The position involves coordinating and communicating with people at all levels of the organization, including through formal and informal presentations.

The role is part of Emerson’s structured co-op program, which offers hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities. The company describes a collaborative, inclusive workplace that supports employee growth through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in engineering or a closely related field.
• Have mechanical aptitude.
• Have an interest in manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, Aerospace Engineering, or a similar field of study.
• Junior or senior class standing.
• Hands-on manufacturing experience from a previous job, internship, or project-based academic assignment.
• CAD experience, preferably SolidWorks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote a strong safety culture.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing facility issues using root cause analysis tools, identify their sources, and provide corrective solutions.
• Collaborate within the team and across departments on projects from inception to completion.
• Design tooling, jigs, fixtures, and facilities equipment using SolidWorks.
• Identify and facilitate implementation of process improvements.
• Determine specifications and initiate purchases of materials and components.
• Develop best practices and procedures and communicate them through visual workplace materials, formal training, and area meetings.
• Coordinate and communicate with all levels of the organization through formal and informal presentations.

Benefits

• Medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage.
• Flexible time-off plans, including paid holidays and volunteer time.
• Hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities through the structured co-op program.
• On-site cafeterias and fitness facilities.
• Employee resource groups and recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern