Emerson Electric Co
Mechanical Engineering Co-Op (Project Management)
Emerson, a Fortune 500 company with $15.3 billion in sales and 200 manufacturing locations worldwide, is committed to helping employees grow and thrive throughout their careers.
Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring options or a recent MBA graduate, you'll find a variety of opportunities at Emerson. Join our team and start your journey today.
Who We Are
Ridge Tool Company (brand name RIDGID®) is the world's leading manufacturer of professional quality pipe and tube working tools serving the plumbing, mechanical, construction, HVAC and facility maintenance industries. The RIDGID trademark is recognized by professional tradesmen and engineers for uncompromising product quality, performance, durability and service.
What We Are Seeking
Ridge Tool is currently seeking a mechanical engineering co-op student. This position provides the opportunity to be part of the team developing the world's premier brand of professional grade plumbing and pipe working tools! The successful candidate will be able to experience and contribute to a broad range of engineering functions in an industrial product manufacturing company. He/she will work in a team-based, cross-functional work environment that facilitates individual and team learning as well as fast cycle time product development. Work assignments will rotate through the following areas based on the student's level of academic achievement:
Engineering Lab – Exposure to a variety of products in our product line working closely with lab technicians and engineers to assist in conducting ‘hands-on' feasibility studies of new product concepts or competitive evaluations. This will include learning to use a variety of lab equipment and gaining experience analyzing test data and presenting test results.
Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) – Exposure to the latest computer-aided engineering technology working closely with designers, drafters, and engineers to assist in the design and development of new products.
Product Engineering – exposure to the new product development process working closely with product development engineers on new projects. This will include, but not limited to, engineering analysis, failure analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), etc. The student will gain an increased understanding of all the steps in the process to develop a robust product that meets the customer's requirements.
Our Location
Ridge Tool is a global company with its corporate headquarters in Elyria, Ohio, USA (30 miles west of Cleveland). This 650,000 square foot building houses global offices, engineering/innovation center, training center, factory service and manufacturing. Ridge Tool is a subsidiary of Emerson, which is a Fortune 150 company with over $15 billion annual global sales and over 75,000 employees worldwide.
No calls or agencies please. Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.