Test & Evaluation Engineer Co-Op

Emerson • Marshalltown, IA

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Test & Evaluation Engineer Co-Op develops expertise in process control instruments and control valves while contributing to continuous improvement projects for test technology. Working with Simulation, Design, Materials, and Product Engineering groups, the co-op helps determine testing requirements and develops and completes test plans with internal design teams and external customers. The role includes assembling test units, installing measurement instrumentation, configuring data acquisition systems, evaluating experimental data, and preparing engineering reports with analysis, conclusions, and recommendations. The co-op also updates company-wide standards and web pages and uses engineering software and automated systems for process or report automation, physical test setups, and data analysis. The position works collaboratively in an agile team environment and is based in person in Marshalltown, Iowa, with a requirement to work 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in an engineering bachelor's degree program.
• Have completed courses in Statics, Fluids, and Mechanics of Materials.
• Be able to work full-time (40 hours) per week in person at the Marshalltown, Iowa location.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or Nuclear Engineering.
• Junior or senior class standing.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Hands-on mechanical proficiency and experience.
• Interest or experience in fluid dynamics or acoustics.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in process control instruments and control valves.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects for test technology.
• Work with Simulation, Design, Materials, and Product Engineering groups to determine testing requirements.
• Develop and complete test plans with internal design teams and external customers.
• Assemble test units, install measurement instrumentation, and set up data acquisition systems.
• Evaluate experimental data and prepare engineering reports containing analysis, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Update company-wide standards and web pages.
• Use LabVIEW, FlexLogger, DIAdem, DeltaV, VBA, and/or Python for automated processes, report automation, physical test setups, or data analysis.
• Collaborate in an agile team environment to conduct testing efficiently.

Benefits

• Medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage.
• Flexible time off plans.
• Paid holidays.
• Volunteer time.
• Hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities through a 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