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!