About the role#
This is a temporary 8-month co-op assignment running from January 2026 through August 2026. You will work on-site in Marshalltown, Iowa, as part of our manufacturing and automation team. This is a paid, full-time position for students currently enrolled in a degree program.
What you'll do#
- Assist in designing data architecture and organizing data from manufacturing and global service partners.
- Build and run automated routines for data collection, pre-processing, and integrity checks.
- Partner with research and data science teams to perform exploratory data analytics.
- Support multi-disciplinary agile teams as they develop and improve AI models.
- Create reports and metrics to help drive efficient initiatives.
- Document and present your progress and results to stakeholders.
- Contribute to planning and road mapping new features.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Practical experience using SQL and Python.
- Junior or Senior class standing.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
- Clear oral and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with object-oriented programming languages like C#, C++, or Java is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Marshalltown, IA.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time co-op.
- Sponsorship: We do not provide sponsorship for this role. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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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