Emerson

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Co-op

May - August 2018 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

The AME team is full of awesome people that are easy going but also there to teach you things along the way. In this group, I was able to get myself outside my comfort zone and picked up a few new skills along the way like welding, vision programming, and design work.

What I wish was different

It would have been nice to travel with some of the team to other plants.

Advice

Ask as many questions as possible. Everyone in the department is willing to teach you but you have to seek out the opportunity.

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A/C Scroll New Product Development Co-op

January - August 2018 • 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.

What I wish was different

I wish I had spent my second or third term in a different branch of engineering. Seeing how Quality or Advanced Manufacturing works would have been a valuable experience and widened my scope of knowledge.

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. I would also advise to build on the connections made and reach out when job searching.

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Manufacturing Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

I really liked the work environment and culture of the company. I also liked the strong co-op program that did a good job bringing all the co-ops together throughout the work term to get to know each other.

What I wish was different

Advice

The Sidney Emerson location created a very friendly environment in which everyone was willing to help in answering questions and providing guidance. I would recommend that you never feel afraid to ask other employees for help.

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Innovation Engineering Co-op

January - August 2018 • Dayton, OH

What I liked

Working at Emerson has been one of the greatest experiences that I have ever had. The company promotes personal and professional development and really focusses on the growth of their interns and co-op students. I enjoyed the working with company employees and I found that they were very welcoming and helpful.

What I wish was different

Advice

Just like many experiences, the amount of effort you put in will affect how much you get out of it. For my role, I was allowed to work at my own pace, but it was up to me to challenge myself and push forward. I felt that my experiences taught me a lot and I am thankful for the opportunities that Emerson has provided me.

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Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Mansfield, OH

What I liked

I loved testing and working in the lab. I also enjoyed working on a team.

What I wish was different

I wish I had worked on more projects.

Advice

Ask questions!!

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Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Co-op

January - May 2018 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

I was given interesting projects from the start and ones that I would actually be able to use in a full-time position. Additionally, I liked the people I worked with.

What I wish was different

I wish there had been a better onboarding process within the department; what softwares you need access to, what you need a password for, how to use the various softwares...

Advice

Ask a lot of questions and always ask for more projects, eventually they'll give in and give you more responsibility.

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NA Operations Intern

May - August 2018 • Marshalltown, IA

What I liked

I enjoyed being in a different state, and the people I worked with. The intern program was really fun and we got to go to many different event. Housing was almost completely covered.

What I wish was different

I wish there had been more ongoing direction throughout my internship. I didn't have access to information I needed through the summer. The business majors were payed significantly less than the engineering students even if they were doing the same exact thing. Many engineering students were in intern fields that I actually had more skill at.

Advice

It's important to keep asking for direction and help as you go. Make it clear what's to be expected of you.

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Advance Technologies Co-op

May - August 2018 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

The nice working atmosphere and the amount of work I received from my engineering team

What I wish was different

A housing stipend

Advice

Get involved as much as possible. I was able to learn so much about my job and the people I worked with by asking for more work and doing extracurricular activities outside of work with my co-workers.

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Business Development Intern

May - August 2018 • Danbury, CT

What I liked

I loved my manager and the way that he mentored me, always asking about skills I wanted to learn, what I was working on in my classes, and for ideas that could help him on his projects. He exposed me to meetings with executives and multiple business groups, and also allowed me to do my own work with offices across the country and in different global regions. My manager was absolutely the best part of working with Emerson, and I know that they take care to hire and train amazing managers.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have stayed longer to see the long term results of the project I was working on, but we'll see if I'll be able to return to this team in the future.

Advice

Ask for opportunities, and don't hesitate to give constructive feedback to people who are "above" you. They will usually appreciate input from a new set of eyes with a different perspective than someone who's been on the team for ten years.

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Intern

May - August 2018 • Eden Prairie, MN

What I liked

I liked the people and the pay scale

What I wish was different

I wish it had a more fun job

Advice

Work hard for it and make the money you can

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Analytical Research and Engineering intern

January - August 2018 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

Great people! Work was actual engineering, not bs for interns. Boss went out of his way to teach me the science behind everything as well as industry standards.

What I wish was different

I wish I had known more going in. That way I could have been more productive.

Advice

For the love of god, take notes on everything you do and stay organized. You're gonna need them.

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Marketing Communications Analyst

September 2017 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

Love the people I work with, the benefits, and the stuff I do!

What I wish was different

Working in a large company has a lot of buracracy.

Advice

Work hard, show up when you say you will, respond to emails, be positive, and work well with others.

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Product Marketing Co-op

July - December 2019 • Marshalltown, IA

What I liked

Great company to work for, especially as a Co-op. The program offers tons of opportunities with manufacturing and customer site tours, networking events, social activities and job shadowing in different areas. Emerson has a great culture which promotes team collaboration to solve problems efficiently. Co-workers are generous with their time and willing to work through any questions that come up.

What I wish was different

Advice

A huge benefit of Emerson as a multinational company is the countless opportunities to get involved and build a network of relationships that last. Your experience is what you make of it. If there is something you want to do, ask. Feedback and ideas are always welcomed.

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Integrated Marketing Intern

May - August 2019 • Boulder, CO

What I liked

I liked the laid-back work environment and the group of interns that I worked with.

What I wish was different

I wish I had a little more to do throughout the day

Advice

To talk the most people in the organization that you can.

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Data Analyst Intern

January - August 2019 • Marshalltown, IA

What I liked

I liked the in-depth experience that working 8 months provided. The company was very accommodating and it had a great program for interns.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have worked with more programs.

Advice

Take advantage of every opportunity given to you!

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Leadership Development Program Intern

May - August 2017 • Augusta, GA

What I liked

I had the opportunity to work on a great team down in Augusta. I was part of the controls compliance and business integration team. During my internship I had the chance to work on numerous projects that dealt with the integration of a $500 million company. This led to multiple business trips around the country with the team. I made some lifelong connections with some of the 100+ interns as well as the full time employees at Textron on my team. I was exposed to SAP and learned how the ERP is used in daily business operations. I also developed efficiency in excel through daily use completing tasks.

What I wish was different

Although I was challenged with many large projects throughout the summer, there were some days where I did not have much work to do. This challenged me to connect with the team, learn the kind of work they are doing for the company, and ask to take some work off of their plate.

Advice

Take the initiative to network with everyone in the office regardless if they are on your immediate team. There is always an opportunity to learn from someone else, and making these connections is a great way to take on new projects and make the most out of your internship experience.

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IT Intern

July 2019 • Dubai, Emirate of Dubai

What I liked

Comfortable working environment.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Materials Analyst

January - August 2019 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

The hours were very flexible and my coworkers were very friendly.

What I wish was different

I wish I had a little more time to learn certain roles before I was thrown into them.

Advice

Be prepared for busy days, but also days where it seems like you have nothing to do. Emerson is going through some changes and you will see people come and go frequently, so you will have to get used to it.

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Simulation Co-Op

May - December 2019 • Marshalltown, IA

What I liked

I really liked the flexibility and the options I had. I was able to work on multiple things and had the option of deciding what I wanted to work for the day. I could work on different projects at a time, so it helped my time management skills. The community is very welcoming and there's never a wrong time to ask questions. The Co-op program also had outside of work activities, like community service, team building events, and networking events. Emerson also provides housing to Co-Ops and interns, to me it was a very important aspects since I'm an out-of-state student.