About the role#
This Operations Engineering Co-Op position offers a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience in project management and problem solving within a manufacturing environment. You will divide your time between office-based tasks and the production floor while working on both individual assignments and team-based projects.
What you'll do#
- Complete design projects, write work instructions, and prepare quality alerts or change requests.
- Create drawings for tooling and fixtures.
- Develop and implement solutions to address safety, quality, and production challenges.
- Update value stream maps and shop floor layouts while performing time studies.
- Participate in kaizen events to eliminate waste and improve manufacturing processes.
- Conduct data analysis, process documentation, and manufacturing audits.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
- Junior or senior standing.
- Direct experience with AutoCAD or SOLIDWORKS.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Experience working in a team environment.
- A self-motivated, disciplined, and safety-conscious approach to problem solving.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Sherman, Texas.
- Terms: Winter 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time paid position.
About Emerson
Emerson is a public company based in St. Louis, Missouri, that specializes in automation machinery manufacturing. The organization employs over 10,000 people and provides technology and engineering solutions for industrial automation, energy efficiency, and digital transformation. Its operations cover a wide range of fields including sensors, software, sustainable energy, and food quality protection.
