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Job Description
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Job Overview:
If you are a student looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. In this role, you will collaborate with industry experts to help customers modernize legacy automation systems through advanced engineering solutions, digital transformation strategies, artificial intelligence applications, and competitive market analysis. This internship offers hands-on experience supporting real-world modernization projects that drive innovation, improve operational performance, and accelerate digital transformation across process industries.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Research and analyze market trends, competitor activities, and modernization strategies across the industrial automation landscape.
- Monitor product developments, acquisitions, and emerging technologies to support strategic business initiatives.
- Develop competitive insights, executive summaries, strategic reports, and customer-focused recommendations.
- Assist in the development and evaluation of AI-enabled tools that support modernization assessments and migration planning.
- Contribute to initiatives involving machine learning, large language models, analytics, and intelligent engineering workflows.
- Support the creation, testing, and validation of AI-generated outputs against engineering standards and modernization best practices.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to improve AI-assisted engineering processes and solution delivery.
- Participate in customer modernization projects by supporting system assessments, migration planning, and technology evaluations.
- Assist with the development of engineering deliverables, including system inventories, modernization roadmaps, architecture diagrams, migration strategies, and business case analyses.
- Support laboratory demonstrations, proof-of-concept initiatives, and customer-facing solution presentations.
- Assist with configuration, testing, and validation of automation hardware, software, and virtualized environments.
- Develop dashboards, reporting tools, data visualizations, and presentations that communicate project insights and business value.
- Research emerging technologies such as Industrial AI, Digital Twins, virtualization, cloud computing, industrial cybersecurity, and advanced operator interfaces.
- Support innovation initiatives focused on improving project execution, reducing risk, and enhancing customer outcomes.
Who You Are:
You consistently seek new ways to improve processes, generate innovative ideas, and apply emerging technologies to solve complex challenges. You make sense of complex, high-volume information and use insights to support sound decisions and recommendations. You work effectively with others across functions, building partnerships to achieve shared objectives while maintaining a customer-focused mindset. You adapt your approach in the face of changing priorities, embrace continuous learning, and communicate ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a collaborative team environment.
- Interest in industrial automation, digital transformation, data-driven innovation, or technology modernization initiatives.
- Availability to participate in a hands-on internship supporting technical and business-focused projects.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
- Currently pursuing a master's degree in chemical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
- Experience with Python, SQL, software development, or data analytics tools.
- Familiarity with artificial intelligence, machine learning concepts, and large language models.
- Exposure to industrial automation, manufacturing systems, or process control environments.
- Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, Azure, or related digital technologies.
- Knowledge of industrial networking, industrial cybersecurity, cloud technologies, or virtualization concepts.
- Interest in competitive intelligence, business strategy, market analysis, or technology consulting.
- Experience creating dashboards, reports, data visualizations, or executive-level presentations.
- Demonstrated curiosity for emerging technologies and a passion for continuous learning.
Our Culture and 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 perspectives—because 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.
Joining Emerson means becoming part of a global organization guided by innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion. As an intern, you will gain meaningful experience, work alongside experienced professionals, and contribute to projects that help some of the world's leading manufacturers modernize critical operations and accelerate digital transformation. Your ideas, perspectives, and contributions will be valued as you build skills that support long-term career growth.
