Controls & Automation Engineering CoOp - Latham, NY Summer 2027

Description

If you are an engineering student looking to gain meaningful handson experience in the power and energy industries while working alongside a collaborative and innovative team Emerson has an opportunity for you. Based at our Latham NY location you will support realworld project work that contributes to the design configuration and implementation of modern automation electrical and controlsoftware solutions. This CoOp experience provides exposure to powerindustry applications control systems electrical design and softwarebased control logichelping you build a strong engineering foundation across multiple disciplines.

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Support project engineering and controls engineering activities across electrical mechanical chemical and softwareoriented tasks
• Assist with controlsystem design configuration testing and troubleshooting
• Contribute to engineering documentation including wiring diagrams control logic device specifications and system layouts
• Participate in development testing and validation of control logic function blocks and system configurations
• Collaborate with senior engineers and crossfunctional teams to solve technical challenges and share learnings
• Gain exposure to powerplant automation concepts electrical system components and realtime control software
• Support preparation of engineering packages bills of material and hardware/software testing activities
• Learn industry standards engineering workflows and technical tools used in powergeneration and industrial automation projects
• Bring fresh ideas and perspectives to engineering and project teams
• Work with fellow CoOps on multidisciplinary engineering assignments and team initiatives

Who You Are:
You enjoy learning new concepts and applying them in practical realworld situations. You are energized by working within a collaborative team and contributing your perspective to solve technical challenges. You take initiative stay curious and readily seek opportunities to grow your skills. You communicate effectively with others value diverse viewpoints and adapt well when priorities or assignments shift.

For This Role You Will Need:

• Enrollment in a bachelors degree program in Electrical Mechanical Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• Enrollment in a formal CoOp program as part of your academic curriculum
• Ability to return for multiple CoOp rotations
• Interest in the power industry industrial control systems electrical design or controlsoftware development
• Ability to work in an office environment and occasionally at customer facilities which may require walking on grating using stairs/ladders or working in varying temperatures and noise levels
• Strong analytical communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to travel up to 5%
• Legal authorization to work in the United States (sponsorship is not available)

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Coursework or experience with electrical circuits power systems or industrial controls
• Programming experience (e.g. C Python function block or similar)
• Exposure to control theory or automation platforms
• Familiarity with CAD tools or engineering software
• Prior internship project or lab experience in power energy automation or software development

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

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 perspectivesbecause 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.

At Emerson our employees passion for innovation and results drives our success. We actively pursue new technologies capabilities and approaches to drive tangible value for our customers. To reward this passion for innovation and results Emerson makes meaningful investments in our people. We provide competitive compensation integrated benefits offerings and fulfilling career journeys that support the growth of each employee. We firmly believe that when Emerson is successful in achieving its operational and financial goals our employees share in the companys success. The hourly pay for this role is $24-$28 commensurate with the year in school and experience each candidate brings to a role.

Required Experience:

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