Mechanical Engineering Co-Op Summer 2026

We are in search of a Summer Co-Op Mechanical Engineer to join our Power & Water Solutions business based in Cranberry Township PA. We will offer you hands-on work experience and on-the-job training supported by senior engineers and mentorship.

Power & Water Solutions is an industry-leading controls automation company that focuses on providing applications in the renewable (solar hydro wind) fossil (natural gas and coal) power generation and water treatment plants sectors. We focus on upgrading existing plant control systems with industry-leading automation controls and instrumentation to promote the sustainability and longevity of our North American power grid and wastewater infrastructure.

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Be part of a global collaborative and innovative team passionate about solving complex electrical mechanical and software problems
• Learn about automation solutions for our project process and products to meet our customer demands
• Immediately contribute to application design and engineering execution of projects
• Provide new and diverse ideas to the engineering and management teams
• Be given opportunities to build and develop your technical capabilities
• Have opportunities to work in an office travel to the field visit vendors and/or observe system manufacturing and testing activities
• Can expect to receive a real-world application of engineering principles balanced with an understanding of customer needs and financial/schedule constraints
• Be paired with senior engineers to provide you with mentorship and training
• Work together with other co-ops on specific multi-functional projects

Who you are:

A student excited about being part of an active team of global problem-solvers all working together to make the world healthier safer smarter and more sustainable. You are interested in renewable and traditional energy solutions and improving our water treatment processes throughout the world.

For This Role You Will Need:

• Pursuing bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or electro-mechanical engineering
• Perform work in an office environment and at customer sites within operating facilities (e.g. power plant) which includes walking on grating use of stairs and ladders hot or cold ambient temperatures with a potential high noise level as well as carrying mechanical hardware weighing up to 40 pounds and the ability to be on your feet for a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to do multiple co-op rotations. We will work with you and your school schedule to plan for it.
• Ability to travel up to 5%
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Enrolled in a formal Co-Op program as part of your bachelors degrees curriculum
• Ability to return for multiple co-op rotations

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.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program 401(k) tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.

Learn more about ourCulture & Values.