Emerson

Embedded software intern

July - December 2022 • Eden Prairie, MN

What I liked

Trust invested in me.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Do extra research before asking questions. And ask many questions.

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Tool Design Co op

January 2019 - August 2020 • Marshalltown, IA

What I liked

- I enjoyed the variety of interesting and engaging projects that I was able to work on. - I felt like I was treated like a full time engineer, with responsibility and work load. - Friendly work environment, with very knowledgeable employees. - Great company culture with engagement within and outside of the office.

What I wish was different

- More hands on time on the Manufacturing floor (Cut short due to COVID-19).

Advice

One piece of advice that I would give to anyone working at a large company like Emerson, is to ask as many questions as you possibly can while you are working here and go into everything with an open mind. My experience at Emerson was rich with potential learning opportunities from employees or processes that I just had to reach out people to learn more about them.

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Co-Op

January - August 2020 • Marshalltown, IA

What I liked

The people, environment, and company was great!

What I wish was different

COVID 19 made the experience more difficult, but the company handled it well.

Advice

Go for it, you won't be dissapointed

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Firmware Testing Engineer

January - August 2020 • Marshalltown, IA

What I liked

The people at Emerson were all friendly and helpful. I had the opportunity to fill a vital role in my team and help deliver a new product to market.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Mechanical Engineering Intern

January 2023 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

As a first time Co-op, the first thing I really appreciated about working at Emerson was the inviting work environment. The engineers and other professionals I worked with made my experience smoother than I imagined, and there are numerous networking opportunities to meet other co-ops and people in different departments. As far as work goes, the first two weeks were slow, and I was concerned that I would be bored all semester. However, my workload picked up after that, and I feel like I got great experience doing actual work an engineer would do. It was a good balance of challenging and rewarding with a decent amount of other random and easier tasks as well. A lot of my time was also spent learning about how they do things there. Examples of a few of the things I worked on in my first term (January-May) include: - Writing product test sheets for lab use, troubleshooting when things failed testing, reviewing test data, reporting back to the engineer, etc. - I lead a new component qualification program that involved procurement, build, testing, analysis, etc. - Writing requests for engineering services -Co-op group project to qualify a new refrigerant to go in products I also got the chance to go on a work trip to another Emerson plant in Missouri, which was a great learning experience and opportunity to see a high-volume plant.

What I wish was different

The way engineers in my department gave work to the co-ops was a 'whiteboard' (excel sheet) with 'sticky-notes' listing the project they needed help with/ the task. This system makes it a little difficult to know what the project entails, especially when you first start out. Sometimes, not always, this was a downside for me because you are a little limited on what kind of projects and work you get to do as you are supposed to pick up these tags in chronological order or by urgency. I also loved this system at times too, but I could see some people not enjoying it.

Advice

I would suggest asking as many questions as possible early on into your co-op, especially if it will be your first co-op/ internship experience. There are many things that would have been helpful to know earlier on into my co-op, however, they didn't even occur to me as it was my first time working in an engineering environment. So, in your down time (first couple weeks), I suggest utilizing all the learning documents your company has. Forming good relationships with the engineers and co-ops you are working with will also make the learning process and your works tasks much easier.

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Line Worker

May - July 2019 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

Supervisors in my plant were polite and helpful.

What I wish was different

There was no air conditioning in the particular plant I worked in. I had a very physically demanding job where there should have been a lift/hoist but all the work was done manually.

Advice

Be sure to find out what kind of work you would be doing during your interview so you are positive if you want to work for them.

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Accounts payable co-op

May 2020 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

relates to my specialization

What I wish was different

not starting during a pandemic

Advice

Get to know as many people at the job as much as you can and connect

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Project Engineer

August - December 2019 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

This was my first experience as a real engineer, and I really enjoyed it! I worked in new product development, and one of the areas that this included was competitive analysis. My favorite project was taking a competitor's product testing it, and getting to learn all about it and present my findings back to my manager.

What I wish was different

I wish that was given more responsibilities at this position. I think due to my lack of technical experience, I was given smaller filler projects for most of my time at the company.

Advice

It is a great place to start and learn about the vast field of engineering. The biggest take-away that I have from this experience is that communication and time management are huge in this industry and our future careers.

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Engineering Co-Op

August 2020 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

My managers were both really supportive and communicated often with me. I was also able to get nearly the full experience of doing work done by full-time engineers: designing, testing, analysis, programming, collaborating, and reporting.

What I wish was different

I wish it did not occur during a Covid-intensive semester. There were a couple of outbreaks in the area and it was quite scary to physically go to work everyday despite everything. The fact that the company was located in an area where mask-wearing is not prevalent in public also did not help.

Advice

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Manufacturing Engineer Intern

May - August 2020 • Natchitoches, LA

What I liked

I loved the environment at Alliance and the diversity of the projects I was able to work on. I am also thankful for the experience I gained by giving presentations to upper management.

What I wish was different

Advice

I would recommend this position to any Industrial Engineering student looking for real-world experience while earning their degree.

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Analyst Research and Business Development Center

April - July 2019 • Idaho Falls, ID

What I liked

I like so mush the experience

What I wish was different

I don't know in this time

Advice

It so good experience, I think everyone need live this experience

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Engineering Co-op

January 2022 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

I really liked how I was given projects from multiple different engineers. This allowed me to get a broader understanding of the work done at Emerson than if I had only worked within my immediate group. I was given the opportunity to learn from the lab technicians as well and do hands on work with them which helped me learn a lot more about the machines I was engineering. I also liked how the engineers made an effort to give me meaningful work within the projects rather than giving me more menial tasks. This made me feel like I was a valued part of the team. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming from day one which made my experience really positive.

What I wish was different

I chose to live in Dayton for this co-op term which was difficult because of the long commute to Sidney. I had to wake up earlier and lost part of my evenings because of the drive. However, I don't think I would have chosen to move to Sidney knowing that it is a smaller town. I also wish I could apply to more specific positions as a co-op. As a mechanical engineer I had to apply to the mechanical engineering co-op position and then I was placed in a group. It would have been nice to apply to specific groups within mechanical engineering so that I could apply to the groups that interested me the most. However, I did end up happy in the group I was placed with.

Advice

Make the most of your experience. Try to meet as many of your coworkers as you can and get to know them because it makes the work a lot more fun. Also, get as involved as you can with co-op events, company events, and projects in general. The company makes an effort to schedule a lot of fun things but they are all optional. You will get so much more out of your experience if you choose to participate. Also, you can choose to only do what you are asked to do for projects but when you go above and beyond, asking questions and trying to understand more about the project and get more involved, you learn so much more and it's a lot more interesting.

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Software Development Co-op

September - December 2020 • Elyria, OH

What I liked

Good learning experience, in-person job.

What I wish was different

Less commuting.

Advice

Learn fast!

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Engineering Co-op

January - April 2022 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

Working for Emerson allowed me to gain a lot of industy experience which was very helpful for me. It was neat to see what I have been learning in my classes get applied in the real world. I enjoyed getting to work on my own projects and having a say in what I worked on. I also liked how meaningful and impactful the projects I worked on were. I could tell that the work I was doing was useful to the team I was working with,

What I wish was different

I had a really great experience for my first co-op at Emerson. I enjoyed the work that I did and the co-workers that were on my team. I am not really sure what I wish would have been different about my experience. Some days were slower than others, but that is just the nature of the work. Overall, I enjoyed my experience as a co-op at Emerson.

Advice

One piece of advice that I would share is to try and soak up as much information and experience as you can. Also do not be afraid to ask questions. There was so much to learn, and everyone was so willing to share their knowledge and experiences. It is okay to not know everything, and no one expects you too. Just go in with an open mindset and be eager to learn a lot of new things.

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Engineering co-op

January - May 2022 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

I liked that the job kept me busy. There was always something to work on so it wasn't "boring". I also liked how my supervisor was flexible and trusting in my abilities as an engineering co-op. He allowed me to make mistakes but he was also supportive when and if I had any questions. I also really enjoyed that the job was collaborative with other departments. I got to experience first hand how important communication and teamwork played into an engineer's role.

What I wish was different

I was overall really happy with my experience. If I were to have to choose something that could've been different, I wish I could've learned how to use more equipment. I know this is usually reserved for returning co-ops but if I had the option, I would've taken on the challenge and tried to learn and do as much as possible. The lab that I worked in had a wide range of capabilities and I wish I would've had the opportunities to try even more new things. Seeing how much there actually was to learn just in the group I was working in made me extremely excited for my future career as a Chemical Engineer.

Advice

The biggest piece of advice I would share about my experience would be to not be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. I remember how intimidated I was my first week on the job and working with different chemicals and equipment. I knew that if I wanted to learn for myself, I just had to jump right in and try it. I would also say to be forgiving of yourself. Realizing that you will make mistakes on the job is part of the learning experience so I think it's important to not get down on yourself if you have to rerun a test on a sample. Also to prevent making "big" mistakes, ask a lot of questions!

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Engineering Intern/Co-op

May 2022 • Boulder, CO

What I liked

The people at Micro Motion create a very inclusive and welcoming environment. I feel like I was able to easily connect with others outside of my department through company volunteering and events. I liked how my projects were meaningful to my team and department. My projects provided challenges that tested my problem solving, collaboration, and creativity. I liked how everyone in my department including directors were able to provide useful resources to my learning.

What I wish was different

In terms of this specific intern/co-op program, I wish that there were more events provided to the interns earlier in the term, so that we could get exposed to the whole company culture earlier. This program did not do any evaluations and I would've found a midterm or final evaluation helpful. With a midterm evaluation, I feel like I could get a grasp of what I should change and what I should continue to do through the rest of my term. Other than that, I really enjoyed every minute of my internship/co-op.

Advice

Make the effort to get involved with company groups like ERGs. I was able to build many connections and jump on unique projects because I was able to interact and join these groups. Ask lots of questions to truly understand the purpose of your project and you will find your projects even more enjoyable. Having this good understanding of your project will help wow your directors and managers when presenting.

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Electrical Engineering Co-op

May - August 2022 • Rockford, IL

What I liked

One of my favorite aspects of this co-op rotation was the opportunity I had to work with many brilliant engineers. Each engineer I worked with had knowledge and skill far beyond mine, and each one was happy to spare some of their expertise with me and help me grow as an engineer. Another thing I like about my experience was the level of independence I was given. Besides some of the most vital business responsibilities and skill differences, I was treated like another engineer. I was given a task and trusted to come up with an effective plan of action, and the most I was managed was checking in every now and then and checking my results, perfect for a self-motivated person like myself.

What I wish was different

Although my experience was great, the co-op program can stand to grow still. The co-op program at my location is still just beginning, and as such there is not much of a co-op student community here yet. Another thing to mention is that at times there is little to do. Once again though, this is likely due to how early the program still is, as many of the engineers are independent as well. Unless you are self-motivated and know how to keep yourself busy, you may find yourself with a lot of free time. Just make sure to be around the engineers and show you're willing to be there.

Advice

Making sure to show that you actively want to be there is crucial in any role as a student. Try not to just sit in your desk all day but walk around the office and labs. Talk to everyone as much as you can to learn about what they're working on or just to see how they're doing. Be willing to learn and go out of your way to do so when appropriate. You're not only there to provide value to your company, but also to grow yourself.

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Engineering Intern

May - August 2022 • Natchitoches, LA

What I liked

The people I worked with

What I wish was different

Location

Advice

Be more mentally prepared

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Marketing Res

May - July 2021 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

Loved the environment of the workplace as well as the people I worked with! Everyone is super supportive and wants to see you succeed. Both of my supervisors during both of my rotations were transparent with me and we had an open line of communication. They have mid-term and end-of-term evaluations in place to help you gauge how you're doing along the way and have a discussion about other potential projects to become involved in. It's also a great way to receive feedback and let you know what you're doing well and what you can improve on to make the most of your time there!

What I wish was different

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions. Even if they seem silly, they can be really beneficial to your experience as well as learning about the company and WHY they're doing things. Also, get involved. They have a lot of opportunities, especially with the co-ops to network professionally and socially.

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Mechanical Engineer Co-Op

January - May 2023 • Sidney, OH

What I liked

I liked how I received lots of work to do throughout the duration of my co-op. I got to design many parts, test them, and then analyze the data afterward. I also liked how the co-op program was set up. There were many resources to go to when I needed help and everyone was happy to do so.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had gotten to do more meaningful work. I felt like some of my projects were overlooked, although lots of the data I analyzed were for an important project. I also wish that there was a housing stipend for students at UD. It was around a 40-minute there and back each day so I wish I could have lived closer.

Advice

One piece of advice I have is to ask as many questions as you can. Asking questions is the best way to learn in that type of environment. Another piece of advice is to make as many connections as possible to enhance your experience. This will make your job a lot easier, as there are a lot of people who are happy to help.

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