This is an 8-month co-op position for an engineering student in Marshalltown, Iowa, focusing on Sales and Application Engineering for control valves. The role involves supporting the global sales network with valve sizing, product recommendations, and technical support for customer opportunities and requests for proposal (RFQs). Responsibilities include managing RFQs end-to-end, developing technical solutions, preparing quotations, and recommending pricing strategies. The co-op will collaborate with global sales, product engineering, and marketing teams, troubleshoot field issues, and analyze market trends. The position offers hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities within Emerson's structured co-op program.
Required Skills
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
○Problem Solving○Analytical Skills○Communication
Nice to have:
Engineering, Construction & Trades
○Valves
Other
○product recommendation
Information Technology
○Technical Support
Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain
○Quotations
Business, Sales & Management
○Pricing Strategy○Market Research
🎁 Benefits & Perks
Medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, flexible time off plans, paid holidays, volunteer time, hands-on experience, professional development, networking opportunities, on-site cafeterias, fitness facilities, employee resource groups, recognition.
Requirements
Candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Engineering and possess strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. Junior or Senior standing and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher are preferred qualifications.
Description
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Independently support the global sales network on customer opportunities, including:
Valve sizing and selection across the Flow Controls portfolio
Application and product recommendations
Technical support on requests for proposal (RFQs) and project bids
Manage assigned RFQs end-to-end, including:
Develop technical solutions
Prepare and review quotations
Recommend pricing strategy
Collaborate with global sales teams, product engineering, product marketing, and technical experts to create alignment between customer requirements and product solutions
Troubleshoot field installation problems and specify custom valve solutions
Provide training and host Marshalltown Innovation Center site visits for sales representatives and customers
Analyze and develop market studies on industry trends
For This Role, You Will Need:
Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Engineering
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Junior or Senior Standing
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 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.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet your physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid holidays and volunteer time. You will also get hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities in our well-established and structured co-op program. There is also an easy to access on-site cafeterias, fitness facilities, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.