About the role#
This is a paid, full-time, on-site co-op position based in Marshalltown, Iowa. You will work directly on the shop floor to support manufacturing, machining, and welding projects. This is a rolling, 8-month assignment designed for students currently enrolled in a college or university program.
What you'll do#
- Support and promote a strong safety culture across the facility.
- Help develop and qualify new manufacturing procedures and processes.
- Serve as a manufacturing interface for Engineering, Sales, and Marketing teams to address potential production issues.
- Analyze data to identify the root causes of issues and implement solutions to improve processes.
- Participate in the development of capital plans and support Appropriation Requests for new technology.
- Coordinate production and quality activities to help meet customer delivery expectations.
- Communicate best practices to employees through training, area meetings, and visual workplace tools.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Engineering, specifically Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
- Junior or Senior class standing.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and a genuine interest in manufacturing.
- Previous hands-on manufacturing experience from a job, internship, or academic project.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Marshalltown, Iowa, USA.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Sponsorship: This position does not provide work authorization sponsorship.
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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