Want to work with the best and brightest in a company that tackles challenges that have never been done before? Emerson is looking for a Materials Engineer Co-op for Spring/Summer 2025 to join our Marshalltown, IA team. This is an outstanding chance to gain real-world experience in a collaborative environment while working on projects that will truly make a difference. This position is a temporary 8-month co-op assignment from January 2025-August 2025 .

This position requires high attention to detail and to safety. Applicants must be comfortable working with saws, heat, chemicals, sample prep equipment, and with many analytical instruments. On the job training will be provided but having prior experience and/or a lab course is key! This role will support company activities such as supplier qualifications, analysis of components from the field, and material characterization on a variety of materials and coatings. Additional work may be assigned to support general work processes, web page editing, specification changes, and testing of new tools. 

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

The employee must work independently and efficiently in order to complete work as assigned, which may include some of the following tasks:

Lab evaluations: liquid penetrant testing, welding monitoring, use of tensile and compression testing apparatus, hardness/micro-hardness evaluation, corrosion testing, metallography, sectioning, coating thickness evaluation, compositional analysis Document laboratory results and accurately convey results to requestors, accurately describing test procedures and/or failure analysis mechanisms Revise company standards Support Engineering Change Management work processes Update web pages

Who You Are:

For This Role, You Will Need:

Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university Required Major(s): Materials Engineering, Polymers Engineering, or closely related field  Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills, organizational skills and good interpersonal skills.  Commitment to full-time (40 hour) Spring (Jan 2025- August 2025) Co-op experience in Marshalltown, IA.  Legal authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

Junior or Senior preferred, Sophomores who have completed Materials Characterization course may be considered Completion of introductory materials engineering coursework preferred GPA: Minimum 3.0

Additional Coop 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.

Our Offer To You:

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, 401(k), 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.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, 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 about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson .

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.

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