Embedded Software Co-op

Want to work with the best and brightest in a company that tackles challenges that have never been done before? Emerson is looking for an Embedded Software Co-op for Spring or Fall 2026 to join our Marshalltown, IA team. This is an outstanding chance to gain real-world experience in a collaborative environment while working on projects that will truly make a difference. This position is a temporary 8-month co-op assignment from January 2026-August 2026 or May 2026-December 2026. 

Focused specifically on the Fisher branded line of products, this position is part of Emerson Final Control, a leader in optimizing process operations around the world known for our team of experts and proven performance and reliability of products. 

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Engage firmware team to interpret upstream requirements to design, document, and implement supporting validations

• Perform project and product documentation in accordance with departmental and company procedures and standards

• Collaborate with other members of the project team to deliver features that are implemented, tested, and documented

• Design, assemble, and maintain test fixtures

Who You Are:

• You balance planning with actions. You solicit both input and discussion. You focus on priorities and set stretch goals

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university

• Major(s): Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering 

• Ability to effectively work in a team environment 

• Ability to understand basic mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic systems 

• Strong analytical problem solving and decision-making skills 

• Programming experience in C# (Test), C++ (Firmware), or similar object-oriented programming languages 

• Commitment to full-time (40 hour) Spring (Jan 2026- August 2026) or Fall (May 2026- December 2026) Co-op experience in Marshalltown, IA. 

• Legal authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Knowledge of common software test methods 

• Familiarity with continuous integration tools (TeamCity, Jenkins) 

• Experience with distributed version control 

• Experience with ARM embedded processor platforms 

Our Offer to You:

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.  

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.  

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.  

At Emerson’s Marshalltown location we offer GREAT benefits to our co-ops:

• Competitive salaries

• FULL Holiday pay

• Corporate apartments

• 401(k)

• Insurance options

• A formal co-op program focused on growing students’ experience in organizational knowledge and diversity, teamwork & leadership development, professional development, and corporate citizenship.

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