Manufacturing Engineering Co op (Summer 2026)

Emerson

Posted 2 days ago

Internship

Ash Flat, Arkansas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting manufacturing initiatives such as lean implementation, downtime elimination, and process performance measurement. You will collaborate with engineering teams to design fixtures, troubleshoot production issues, and prepare engineering documentation.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing an accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. You possess excellent communication skills and strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Must Have Skills for ATS

lean implementation

downtime elimination

overall equipment efficiency (OEE)

process performance measurement

process analysis

process improvement

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job Description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
  • Provide support for key company initiatives, such as lean implementation, downtime elimination, and overall equipment efficiency (OEE).
  • Work with subject matter experts to measure current process performance, analyze results, develop improvement ideas, and run experiments or trials to improve results. 
  • May be involved with new process implementation, involving developing procedures, completing problem analysis, job safety analysis, etc. 
  • Work with engineering and shop floor team to identify and design fixtures to improve manufacturability. 
  • Interface with Engineers to introduce new products to the plant and help troubleshoot problems inherent with production and improve manufacturing efficiency. 
  • Examine documents such as blueprints, drawings, change orders and specifications to verify completeness and accuracy of data. 
  • Prepare and submit Engineering Work Orders (EWO). 
  • Prepare reports and memorandums as requested. 
  • May deal with vendors or others outside of the organization.
  • May be involved with the evaluation of capital investments and assist in preparation of cost justifications.
  • Other duties as assigned

 Who You Are:

You balance planning with actions. You make new connections and build relationships in other areas and teams. You solicit both input and discussion. You build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations. You dig for root causes of a problem and look for patterns. You learn to streamline processes and cut out redundancy.


 For This Role, You Will Need:
  • Enrollment in an accredited Bachelor's degree program in Engineering 
  • GPA 3.0 or higher 
  • Excellent communication skills (oral & written) 
  • Ability to work independently, learn new tasks/handle multiple tasks, solve problems, meet deadlines, and show strong self-motivation and initiative. 
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) 

 Our Culture & Commitment to You:

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. 

At Emerson, we are committed to encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that encourages innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. 

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

#LI-KT1


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.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com.   

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!

No calls or agencies please. 

Emerson

Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is a global automation leader delivering solutions for the most demanding technology challenges. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Emerson is engineering the autonomous future, enabling customers to optimize operations and accelerate innovation. For more information, visit Emerson.com.

Runway Icon
Boost Your Interview Chances

With Runway

See Your Fit for This Role

1-5 min

Your Score

?

Top Applicants

90%

Your Job Search Advantage

Key Gaps & Next Steps:

Address these in your resume & Interview

Top Strengths For This Role

Highlight these in your cover letter & interview

Your Interview Guide

A Personalized Interview Strategy

Freshest Opportunities

Never Miss a Good Fit

Get notified when jobs mach your criteria