Industrial Engineering Co-op (Spring 2025 – January start)

If you are an Engineering Student looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Elyria, OH location, you will assist and support the Professional Tools business with many different aspects of engineering in which you will work closely with the production floor, supervision, management and engineering. You will work with special projects to improve flow for assembly areas, design custom brackets, use 3D CAD and other projects as needed.

What to Expect in our Co-op Program:

Expand your technical and professional skills in a real-world setting. Emerson co-ops are given meaningful work, support, and mentorship from experienced managers and key business leaders.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Update and create better flow for assembly area through improving layout of benches, parts layouts and assembly tools

• Design custom brackets and displays for monitors in assembly area to be both highly visible yet not obstructing assembly process

• Learn process of assembly and define key areas that visual aids will assist the most

• Selection and installation of visual monitors and diagrams in key locations along assembly benches

• Familiarization with Solid Edge 3D CAD to create rendered images of assembly views

• 3D CAD ballon views of subassemblies with part numbers shown and assembly orientation

• Creation of content for assembly training including videos and hands on models and teaching aids

• Digitizing Work instructions to be viewed with tablets at assembly benches

• Creating video content for assembly benches to be displayed while in process

• Creating digital final assembly completion checklists and quality checks

Who You Are:

You are creative and stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You focus on creating an effective collaborative style. You prepare content for communication that is impactful. You define issues and can map out a process. You dig for root causes of a problem and look for patterns. You convert ideas into actions and produce results with new initiatives. You are open to change and continue to learn and experience new opportunities.

For This Role, You Will Need:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Ability to work 40 hours a week during the scheduled semester

Legal Authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher

Sophomore or higher class status

Proficient use of Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Experience in creating Work Instructions

Basic experience with data analysis, methods, and graphing.

Creative problem-solving skills.

Familiar with Time studies

Familiar to Bill of Material and Routing maintenance

Basic experience for Process evaluation and improvement

Our Offer To You:

Competitive compensation, flexible dress code policy, and paid holidays

Housing stipends for eligible students and a list of nearby housing options for relocation

Access to our newly renovated fitness center, workout classes, and wellness program

Event opportunities through our social and professional development co-op committees

Our co-ops are a key talent pipeline for full-time employment opportunities after graduation at our many locations.

Benefits

Emerson places a high value on ensuring that employees have a good work-life balance. We provide access to a competitive benefits package, including the following: medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401k participation with a competitive immediate match, fitness center, holiday pay, and an online wellness rewards program. Employee resource groups, including a very active Diversity and Inclusion committee, ensure that the Emerson values are incorporated into everyday employee life.

Work Schedule

The typical work schedule is 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (with a 30-minute lunch) to mirror the hours of manufacturing operations but can work with the successful candidate to ensure optimal work-life balance.

Company Overview:

Tradespeople around the world rely on Emerson Professional Tool brands RIDGID and Greenlee to get their jobs done. As signature brands in the Emerson Professional Tools portfolio, RIDGID products are sought-after by plumbing and construction professionals, who rely not only on our tools – but also the outstanding service and support our people provide. Greenlee is a recognized leading manufacturer of high-quality electrical and utility tools that improve safety, ergonomics, and ease of use in the field. As a member of the Professional Tools team, you will help these brands maintain and grow their leadership position in the market, and assure we continue to deliver best-in-class products and technologies that are designed to withstand tough conditions, deliver on innovation and last for generations. Join us and let’s grow together!

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

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.

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ABOUT EMERSON

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!

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Requisition ID : 24009937

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.