About the role#
Join the New Product Development team in Marshalltown, Iowa. You will work with experienced firmware, electrical, and mechanical engineers to build next-generation intelligent electric actuators. This co-op role offers hands-on experience with embedded software development, automation workflows, and hardware bring-up activities from concept through validation.
What you'll do#
- Develop and enhance firmware build automation and toolchains.
- Create CI workflows and automated testing solutions.
- Develop firmware for next-generation actuator platforms.
- Debug firmware and support hardware bring-up activities.
- Assist with BSP, driver, and application software development.
- Participate in product validation and testing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Experience or coursework in embedded systems development.
- Familiarity with C/C++ programming.
- Ability to interpret technical documentation, schematics, and data sheets.
- Exposure to software development processes, version control, and debugging tools.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Marshalltown, Iowa, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time co-op.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Note: Sponsorship for work authorization is not provided.
About Emerson
Emerson operates in the automation machinery manufacturing sector. The company provides technology and engineering solutions for industrial and commercial operations. It maintains a global presence with headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. The organization employs over 52,000 people.
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