Internship Biomedical Chemical Engineering Jobs in Minnesota

JOB DESCRIPTION

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Own a defined design project or project segment, contributing to new product development, sensor design improvement, or technology investigation efforts.
• Design and execute laboratory experiments and evaluations to characterize sensor or system performance.
• Develop test plans and propose design approaches for investigating technical questions or validating design concepts.
• Analyze experimental data and translate findings into actionable design recommendations.
• Document results through technical reports, design summaries, and presentations to project teams and leadership.
• Research and source materials, components, or equipment needed to support design objectives.
• Collaborate with engineers, chemists, technicians, manufacturing personnel, and other stakeholders across functional disciplines.
• Support test solution preparation, laboratory equipment maintenance, and test setup development.
• Maintain laboratory safety by safely handling chemicals and following established testing procedures.
• Support additional technical initiatives as business needs arise.

Who You Are:

• You are curious and driven to understand how things work at a fundamental level. You take ownership of your projects and see them through from concept to conclusion. You collaborate naturally across teams and are comfortable working alongside engineers, scientists, and technicians. You communicate clearly, in writing, in the lab, and in front of an audience. You manage ambiguity with confidence and learn quickly when faced with new challenges. You look for opportunities to improve designs and processes, and you approach problems with both analytical rigor and creative thinking.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or chemistry
• Zero (0) years of related professional experience required
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours) per week in-person at a Twin Cities location (Shakopee, Chanhassen, or Eden Prairie, MN)
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Coursework or project experience in analytical chemistry, electrochemistry, or sensor design
• Familiarity with measurement technologies such as pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, or optical sensing
• Laboratory experience, including safe chemical handling practices
• Prior internship or undergraduate research experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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 a delivering business result.
• We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including monthly housing allowance, paid holidays, employee choice hours, paid sick time, and paid volunteer time. You will also get hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities in our well-established and structured internship program. There are also easy to access on-site cafeterias, fitness facilities, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
• At Emerson, our employees' passion for innovation and results drives our success. We actively pursue new technologies, capabilities and approaches to drive tangible value for our customers. To reward this passion for innovation and results, Emerson makes meaningful investments in our people. We provide competitive compensation, integrated benefits offerings, and fulfilling career journeys that support the growth of each employee. We firmly believe that when Emerson is successful in achieving its operational and financial goals, our employees share in the company's success. The hourly pay for this role is $24-$28, commensurate with the year in school and experience each candidate brings to a role.