Digital Operations Engineer Co-op at Emerson Electric Co in Marshalltown, Iowa

Job Description:

At Emerson, we are innovators and problem-solvers, focused on a common purpose: leaving our world in a better place than we found it. Each and every day, our foundational values—integrity, safety and quality, supporting our people, customer focus, continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation—inform every decision we make and empower our employees to keep reaching higher. As a global technology and engineering leader, we provide groundbreaking solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. Our Emerson Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid, and discrete manufacturers maximize production and protect personnel and the environment while optimizing their energy and operating costs. Our Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions business helps ensure human comfort and health, protect food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency and create sustainable infrastructure.

Emerson, a Fortune 500 company with $15.3 billion in sales and 200 manufacturing locations worldwide, is committed to helping employees grow and thrive throughout their careers.
Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring options or a recent MBA graduate, you’ll find a variety of opportunities at Emerson. Join our team and start your journey today.

The Digital Operation Engineer Co-op is designed to give students experience in a cutting-edge field and to help accelerate Emerson’s digital transformation of our global factories by assisting with the development and refinement of the digital manufacturing platform vision and strategy.  One of the main outputs will be creating on-demand, website-based tools and references of manufacturing capabilities and expertise for better communication with employees throughout the company.  This project will provide the opportunity to work cross-functionally with sales, engineering, and other departments to tailor tools to their needs, and to work with global factory teams to understand what capabilities and expertise to highlight on the Manufacturing Engineering website  

AS A Digital Operations Engineer Co-op, YOU WILL: 

• Assist in the development of the digital manufacturing platform vision and strategy, including how to best deploy MES and other information technology tools, for automated manufacturing data collection with enhanced visuals and connectivity enabling near real-time performance tracking and management
• Build standard dashboards for key process indicators in different levels of the business that roll up into aggregated production management views using tools, such as those included in Microsoft’s Power Platform.
• Improve the Manufacturing Engineering Website by optimizing the existing information and compiling / developing new content with benefits to all factories, engineering, sales, project management, order management, and supply chain.  Content will include web-based lookup tools with information on plant capabilities as well as training and information on standards and other manufacturing reference material.
• Assist with manufacturing automation projects globally, which could include projects such as:
  
  
  • Install cameras and computer systems running algorithms to perform final inspections that identify nonconforming products in real-time
  • Work with weld shop on real-time automated data collection for heat treat cycles
  • Assist manufacturing engineers in Asia on planning and implementation of fully automated lines for instrument manufacturing
  • Help evaluate incoming project ideas from factories for feasibility and strategic fit which will determine how projects are prioritized and budgeted
  • Develop and document best-practice processes and procedures for rollout of standard procedures globally
  
  
• Work on new and interesting projects as they arise without hesitation

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Required Major(s): Any engineering major, or Computer Science
• GPA: 3.0
• Status: Minimum Sophomore standing (Junior or Senior standing preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-starter who can work independently on assignments
• Experience building or maintaining websites or other online collaboration spaces
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform tools, such as PowerBI, Power Automate, or Power Apps
• Experience with data analytics, including working with databases, data analysis or data visualization software, and/or advanced skills in Excel
• Experience with an aspect of manufacturing automation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to work well with teams to solve complex problems
• Able to learn quickly and adapt to new information as it arises
• Able to explain and/or train others in new processes and procedures
• Competent with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Additional Information:

At Emerson’s Marshalltown location we offer GREAT benefits to our co-ops:

• Competitive salaries
• FULL Holiday pay
• Corporate apartment options
• 401(k)
• Insurance options
• A formal co-op program focused on growing students’ experience in organizational knowledge and diversity, teamwork & leadership development, professional development, and corporate citizenship.

AND MUCH MORE!

 WHY EMERSON? Our Commitment to Our PeopleAcross the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: We drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. We invest in our employees to ensure they have the marketplace knowledge, skills, and competencies to bring this Purpose to life while competing and leading in a global economy. Our training programs focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. Our success is measured by the positive impact we make on people, our communities, and the world through our unwavering focus on environmental, social, and regulatory progress. Learn more about us!Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer you the right options to meet your individual and family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more. We also provide you flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their experiences and perspectives – and that reflects the world around us. We believe a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson. Work AuthorizationEmerson 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, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Equal Opportunity EmployerEmerson 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. 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.  

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