Emerson

Mechanical Engineer

June - August 2021 • Shakopee, MN

What I liked

I loved the working environment at Emerson, I feel as I’ve learned so much in a short span of time.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have more time to work on my project.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to ask for help from anyone.

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Quality, Safety, & Sustainability Co-op

January - May 2022 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

I really enjoyed the larger projects that eventually culminated. I got to work on the Emerson SIdney Treasure Hunt to save on electricity and natural gas. This mapping has us scheduled to save on over 250K annually. I also enjoyed how everything was meaningful in the end. Even though some things seemed like busy work at the time, eventually I saw the value in everything I did.

What I wish was different

One thing that was somewhat difficult was my split roles- since I am quality, safety, and sustainability. It was sometimes difficult to manage my time between all of them. However, they are now separating my role into two different positions. Another issue I found was the time allocations. I found myself very, very busy at times and with little to do every once in a while. This is because a lot of the stuff I could do was time based. Lastly, I wish I had done an earlier co-op with Emerson, so I could have had another term.

Advice

One major piece of advice would be how helpful it is to just communicate with others. I learned that it makes the days a lot more structured and easier. Everyone- at least in my experience- has been open to answering all questions. Furthermore, I gained more experience just by talking with others; I only got into sustainability, because someone who previously was not my boss asked me if I was interested in it. Overall, I advise to take as man opportunities as you can during your experience. One other piece of advice was the co-ops. Emerson offers so many, so be sure to choose one that you will enjoy.

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production team

December 2020 - August 2021 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

coworkers were all very friendly

What I wish was different

the hours were very long and standing all day

Advice

it was hard work and took dedication

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Embedded Systems Software Developer

June 2022 • Eden Prairie, MN

What I liked

Help, the freedom, time/patience and space.

What I wish was different

Shorter trip there!!

Advice

Ask questions, and make it your own.

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Mechanical Engineering Co-op

August - December 2022 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

I really liked the people I met at Emerson. Everyone, including my manager, other engineers I did work for, lab technicians I interacted with, etc. were kind and welcoming, and always made me feel comfortable despite being new. I like that I had the opportunity to choose what kind of projects I wanted to work on, so I did things for many other engineers and not just my boss, which helped vary the types of things I did and kept things interesting. I also liked the events that we did outside of work, like co-op social events and employee appreciation day.

What I wish was different

Living in Dayton, the commute to Sidney was definitely tough some days. If I worked as a co-op in Sidney again, I'd probably want to live in the housing Emerson offers for co-ops near work. That being said, it's not necessarily a dealbreaker unless you absolutely don't want to drive that much. Another thing that could have been different is that I didn't know exactly what I was doing until I started, nor did I interview with my manager, so it was just a slightly unanticipated process, which wasn't negative, just not what I expected.

Advice

My main piece of advice is to keep an open mind and do your best. When you are an intern/co-op at any company, you might be put in a position or have to do projects that aren't necessarily related to something you're interested in or what you thought you'd be doing. Still, you should always put 100% effort into it and remember that it is an opportunity to learn and show that you're valuable. No matter where you work, and no matter how much you like or don't like it, it's important to leave a good impression.

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Advanced Manufacturing Co-op

August - December 2022 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

I liked the work they assigned. I was able to get involved in a lot of different and complex projects. My managers were very knowledgeable and treated me like an engineer. He was able to accelerate my learning and become a better engineer. This was my first co-op term and I know for sure engineering is the way to go. I am even going back in the summer. I liked Emerson as a company.

What I wish was different

I wish I had less of a commute. My commute was 55 minutes and it took a toll on me and my car. I wish I had more time, not just 3 months. Due to my semesters, I was not able to do a 6 month co-op term, but I wish I could have. Overall I liked everything and would not change a thing. Emerson is awesome and more people should apply.

Advice

Ask as many questions as possible. Use the KISS method. Communicate and collaborate with others. Even if they are outside your department. Ask for more work. This sounds weird, but trust me they like the work ethic. Do not let experience dictate what you can and can not do.

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System/ Project Engineer

January 2023 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

I really enjoyed the friendliness and helpfulness of everyone at Emerson. I was never afraid to ask questions or ask for help when needed. Additionally, I felt that my team gave me a significant amount of responsibility and meaningful projects. Never felt like just a co-op really made me feel like I was part of the team. I got to work on many different project from qualifying a supplier, helping with a part quality problem, and testing a fixture for testing.

What I wish was different

Getting to travel to other plants and being able to see how other process are done.

Advice

I would recommend to anyone doing a co-op term to ask questions. Everyone at Emerson was very friendly and was more than willing to take the time to make sure I understood how something worked.

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Supply Chain Intern

January - May 2021 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

The freedom

What I wish was different

More structure

Advice

Be creative

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Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op

January - May 2023 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

The projects given to me in the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering unit mattered whose importance I enjoyed greatly as gave me a better sense of the demands placed on manufacturing engineers. One project I did was design and do mechanical drawings of a a set of "nests" that would hold specific tools on the manufacturing line. These tools were brand new and when I got the project it was not particularly urgent and with the other projects I was doing it was on the backburner. However as the time for the line to open got closer, I felt the need to get it done and I had to prioritize it while still finding time to do the other projects. Despite the element of pressure which was never too great mind you, I felt the experience really gave me a sense of the importance of time management crucial to engineering.

What I wish was different

Over the course of my Co-Op I did a lot of design of various rigs that helped operators work efficiently on the line. It gave me a lot of good experience with their cad software NX and with engineering drawing standards. However, I wish I got to work more with the layouts of the manufacturing lines themselves, something I knew a lot of the fulltime engineers around me had worked on in the past. Unfortunately for when I was there, they were in between designing new lines meaning there was not really any work regarding the layouts of manufacturing lines I could be useful on. There were some stuff I could do that was good for a Co-Op like cutting out 1:1 scale cutouts of machines so they could play around with machines in different locations. If you want to Co-Op as manufacturing engineering, your mileage may vary depending when you are there, because as I understand it, when a new line is being designed, there is plenty of work to go around.

Advice

Besides the one time I was a little crunched, the truth of the matter is there will still be a large chunk of time when you are not doing much as a Co-Op. This does not mean its your fault; its just that the engineer you are with may not have a whole lot of Co-Op suitable work or is too busy to make find Co-Op suitable stuff. I was lucky and had an amazing manager who gave me a good amount of stuff to do. Despite this, there was still a fair amount of time with not a whole lot to do. So, if you take Co-Op at Emerson or really at any other company for that matter, take your time to do good work, play around with the software you are given, speak with the other engineers about their experiences. Take the time to do these things and expand your appreciation and knowledge of your field because there will be plenty of time for it. I has some amazing conversations with the senior engineers because I took the time to listen to them. Please do the same.

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Cybersecurity Co-op

May - August 2022 • Baton Rouge, LA

What I liked

Emerson allowed me to stay in Baton Rouge while gaining valuable cybersecurity experience. I was able to work with real-world cybersecurity solutions and interact with experienced engineers.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Mechanical Engineering Co-op

January - August 2023 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

My first term was spent working with packaging team and I really liked all of the time in the lab testing products. It was a lot more hands on than what you normally get in classes or working at a desk. I would say that I spent at least 50% of my term in the lab for the term. A big portion of my term was about improving sustainability in packaging, especially returnable packaging, so I would recommend it for anyone interested in that. My second term I was working in the refrigeration group with project engineering. This term was a little bit more of a desk job, but I still had the chance to go out to the many different lab spaces and see what was happening with my different projects. Both terms at Emerson, if I was ever bored, I could ask for more work and there would always be something to do.

What I wish was different

Some of my projects got to be repetitive, it was a lot of the same stuff every day. If you find yourself in a similar situation during your term, do not be afraid to ask for some different work, most, if not all of the managers want you to enjoy your time there with the company as much as possible. I was also in an area without a lot of other co-ops, so my only opportunities to connect were the social events. Emerson has a way now to connect to people to create roommate groups for relocating, or even just groups to hang out with. The summer rotations are always very short and rushed compared to a fall or spring rotation. I had joined one of the co-op planning committees in the spring and decided to join the other option for the summer and it did become challenging trying to make sure I completed the work that I was being paid to do on time, while not allowing the events I was working on the committee to fall apart. I would definitely try to not over extend myself with work.

Advice

Emerson offers a lot of events for employees. I was a part of the social committee and I was able to connect with people I wouldn't have met otherwise. If you like planning events you should volunteer for the committees as well. You should go to the events planned as well, they're a lot of fun and you get to talk with all the other interns about what they're working on. Make sure to ask plenty of questions. Most of the managers would prefer more questions then you working on something for hours, just to have to tell you to redo it because you didn't understand what exactly they were looking for. Also, don't hesitate to ask your manager for some more challenging work, even if it might take you a bit longer, it is a great opportunity to grow your skills.

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Supply Chain Co-Op

January - April 2023 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

The people were extremely helpful not only in helping me to do my job, but also in helping me to learn about the supply chain field. The most helpful improvement in my skills would have to be Microsoft Excel, my skills within that field improved greatly. I mostly worked on two projects, the first being working with my co-worker on organizing our inventory system by using a new software. The other project was working with a different co-worker, along with many outside suppliers, on managing our incoming inventory orders.

What I wish was different

I wish it was a little bit more geared towards engineering, but that is most likely my fault for not asking enough questions in the interview process. It did have a lot of useful information, but it just didn't always tie back to engineering. My first project was helping to engineer a new system for our inventory. However, my second project was more geared towards supply chain and inventory ordering.

Advice

Take a chance on this position. Whether geared towards engineering or not, I learned many valuable lessons. The people here made it their priority to help me learn about their side of business, and I am grateful for that. Also, my skills for very important aspects of business were improved greatly.

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