Title: Additive Manufacturing Co-op Location: Marshalltown, IA, USA Posted Date: 2026-10-28 Employment Type: Full time
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Drive Emerson-wide projects from start to finish including project planning, prototype creation and component design ensuring engineering requirements are met for handoff to production
- Determine which parts make sense to produce via additive manufacturing by looking at engineering and business constraints
- Assist with determining additional technologies or support systems that are needed to make additive manufacturing successful at Emerson
- Evaluate processes and systems for the efficient creation of parts via additive manufacturing
- Document lessons learned throughout the creation of parts being produced using Laser Powder Bed Fusion
Who You Are:
- You balance planning with actions. You solicit both input and discussion. You focus on priorities and set stretch goals.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Engineering
- General experience with additive manufacturing or 3D printing
- Good problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent documentation and organization skills
- Ability to present across cross-functional teams
- Ability to work well with teams to solve complex problems
- Ability to work independently and proactively on given projects
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Industrial Technology
- Junior or Senior Class Standing
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Experience with 3D CAD systems, Siemens NX or SolidWorks
- Experience with 3-D modeling design
- Additive manufacturing lab experience
- Additive manufacturing experience with Laser Powder Bed Fusion
- Experience with ASME 14.5, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) specifications
- Previous experience with manufacturing, especially machining and welding technologies
- Material engineering experience
Our Offer To You:
- At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
- We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet your physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid holidays and volunteer time. You will also get hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities in our well-established and structured co-op program. There is also an easy to access on-site cafeterias, fitness facilities, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
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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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We are in search of an Additive Manufacturing Co-Op to join our Flow Controls business based in Marshalltown, IA. You will drive Emerson-wide projects from start to finish, including project planning, prototype creation, and component design.
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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