If you are an engineering student looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our St. Louis, MO location, you will get the opportunity to work as an iCenter Co-Op (Jan-Aug). This is a full-time (40 hours per week) Co-Op rotation.
Emerson’s Process Systems and Solutions business develops automation software to streamline manufacturing processes. We are looking for students who are interested in gaining real-world experience in this dynamic environment. As a team member, you’ll share in the satisfaction of delivering industry-leading products and solutions that help provide our customers with safer, more environmentally efficient manufacturing processes. We’ve revolutionized the control industry by extending digital information technologies to the plant floor of process manufacturers, including oil and gas, refining, chemical, life sciences, and alternative energy companies.
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
• Obtain the general engineering knowledge to identify the inputs from customer provided data.
• Gain a working knowledge of DeltaV and apply that knowledge to contribute to active customer projects in areas such as assembly and testing of DCS and PLC Hardware.
• Provide technical expertise and support for our customers as required by the project circumstances.
• Gain an understanding of process control systems and the instrumentation involved in the control of a process.
• Communicate effectively with the Project Manager, Project Technical Lead, and team members involved in the project. When dealing with new or unforeseen issues, have the perseverance and patience to solve these problems. Know project responsibilities and how they fit within the project execution.
• Using the boundaries of scope and schedule and budget, implement designs that meet customer expectations and needs. Do this within the project schedule time and execution in an organized manner that effectively improves efficiency.
Who You Are:
You research initiatives and try new approaches. You define issues and can map out a process. You learn to streamline processes and cut out redundancy.
For This Role, You Will Need:
Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university and pursing a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in an engineering discipline Commitment to full-time (40 hour) Spring (Jan 2026- August 2026) Co-op experience in St. Louis, MO Legal authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
• Previous co-op or intern experience a plus
• Demonstrated leadership skills (served in leadership role in student organization)
• Previous coursework involving automation, PLC, process controls, or simulation
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 benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, profit sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.
Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The starting salary for this role is $21.00-31.00 an hour, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities and experience each candidate brings to a role.
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