Software Engineering Co-Op

Posted on 9/11/2025

Emerson Electric

Emerson Electric

No salary listed

Iowa, USA

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We are looking for creative team members who love to develop software. We want to work with people that make learning and teaching others a fundamental part of every day. We expect our engineers to be curious about how they can apply technology to make a meaningful impact to our customers. In particular, we’re looking to hire a Software Engineering Co-op who is a member of a software development team dedicated to solving customer problems through technology. Co-ops participate in all facets of the software development lifecycle including requirements gathering, design, development, and testing.
 
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
  • Develop and unit tests development tasks, sometimes via pair programming
  • Participate in requirements gathering and breakdown sessions with the customer and the development team
  • Assist with functional testing and other tasks as needed
  • Learn and grow into a professional and productive team member
Who You Are:
  • You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You make new connections and build relationships in other areas and teams. You take time to ask questions and define the problem and make learning a priority and a goal. You solicit both input and discussion.
For This Role, You Will Need:
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Software Development, Computer Science, or related field
  • At least one object-oriented programming course completed prior to co-op
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

  • Experience with Java, .NET, iOS, Android, or other high-level programming
  • Relational database/SQL knowledge
  • HTML/CSS
  • JavaScript
  • Sophomore or higher class status
  • Ability to return for multiple co-op rotations
Our Culture & Commitment to You:

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s 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 prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

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