Software Product Management Intern
Emerson
About the Role
Emerson Test & Measurement (T&M) offers an internship opportunity for a Product Management Intern to gain hands-on experience working with experienced product managers, engineers, and business professionals. This role focuses on shaping software products that solve customer challenges, providing exposure to product strategy, customer discovery, market analysis, product development, and product launches. The internship aims to develop product management skills, explore innovative technologies like data and AI-driven solutions, and build a foundation for a career in product management.
Key Responsibilities
- Support customer and market discovery by translating feedback into problem statements, user insights, and customer personas.
- Conduct competitive and industry research to identify market trends, emerging technologies, and product improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and cross-functional teams to clarify product requirements and support development.
- Assist in evaluating product features, reviewing trade-offs, and aligning project activities with customer needs and objectives.
- Contribute to product launch preparation by developing release materials, internal communications, and success metrics.
- Analyze post-launch data and user feedback for product enhancements and continuous improvement.
- Explore customer workflows enabled by data, analytics, and artificial intelligence technologies.
- Develop and present recommendations, findings, and project outcomes to stakeholders and product leadership.
- Take ownership of a defined project and deliver measurable results.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Product Management, Business, or a related field.
- Interest in understanding how software products are developed, delivered, and adopted.
- Ability to communicate technical and business concepts clearly to various audiences.
- Experience applying analytical thinking, research methods, problem-solving, or software development skills through coursework, projects, internships, or other relevant experiences.
- Strong collaboration and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work effectively in an environment where priorities may evolve and not all requirements are predefined.
- Legal authorization to work in the country where the internship is located without current or future sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Product Management, Business, or a related field.
- Exposure to customer research, market analysis, product strategy, product development, or software lifecycle processes.
- Experience using data analysis tools, visualization platforms, or business intelligence solutions.
- Familiarity with software development methodologies, including Agile practices.
- Knowledge of test and measurement systems, embedded technologies, industrial software, or engineering applications.
- Experience creating presentations, demonstrations, or project deliverables for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Interest in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven applications.
About Emerson
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software, helping customers in critical industries operate more sustainably, improve productivity, energy security, and reliability. The company focuses on digital transformation to improve operations, conserve resources, and enhance safety. Emerson offers equitable opportunities, celebrates diversity, and embraces challenges. Interns benefit from structured onboarding, mentorship, meaningful project ownership, exposure to leaders, and opportunities to build professional networks. Successful interns may be considered for future full-time opportunities.