Co-op - Metallurgical Engineering (Spring 2022 Semester)
What to Expect in our Co-op Program:
Expand your technical and professional skills in a real-world setting. Emerson co-ops are given meaningful work, support, and mentorship from experienced managers and key business leaders. There is the potential to gain knowledge and experience in a variety of ways by exploring opportunities associated with your major and rotating through multiple departments.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation, flexible dress code policy, and paid holidays
- Housing stipends for eligible students and a list of nearby housing options for relocation
- Access to our newly renovated fitness center, workout classes, and wellness program
- Event opportunities through our social and professional development co-op committees
Our co-ops are a key talent pipeline for full-time employment opportunities after graduation at our many locations.
If you are a Student looking for an opportunity to grow in Metallurgy, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Sidney, Ohio location, you will provide materials engineering support to the metallurgy group. Your support includes sample preparation, testing, data collection, analysis, and report writing in a wide variety of projects. Your projects will include topics such as: aluminum alloys forming and casting, brazing quality, cast iron foundry and production support, corrosion and salt fog testing, failure analysis, steel heat treating and processing, supplier quality qualifications, tribology testing, welding, and materials joining quality inspection.
AS A METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING CO-OP, YOU WILL:
- Use laboratory sample preparation equipment such as hand tools, band saws, abrasive cut-off saws, abrasive grinding wheels, mounting press, metallographic polisher, and etchants to enable further laboratory analysis.
- Perform laboratory testing and analysis using equipment such as: hardness testing machine, 2D and 3D microscopes, scanning electron microscope, salt fog corrosion test chambers, optical emission spectroscopy chemical analyzer, etc.
- Summarize testing and analysis in communication with Metallurgical engineers and internal customers in the form of data tables, as well as informal and formal reports.
WHO YOU ARE:
You try different solutions for problems and learn from the results. You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You focus on creating an effective collaborative style. You prepare content for communication that is impactful.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Undergraduate student currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgy Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Corrosion Engineering, Welding and Materials Joining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Good communication skills and collaborative ability to work well in a team
- Ability to manage complexity, learn from others, see projects through to completion
- Hands-on skills and attitude for using laboratory tools and equipment
- Ability to work the required schedule (Monday - Friday,8:00AM-4:30PM) during the scheduled term
- Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship for this role will not be provided
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Undergraduate student currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgy Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Corrosion Engineering, Welding and Materials Joining Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Familiarity with shop tools and a hands-on willingness to process test samples
- Basic understanding of metallurgy and/or materials science
- Excellent interpersonal skills