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About the Role
Thermo Fisher Scientific's co-op program serves as a strategic pipeline for future leadership talent. Students demonstrating exceptional performance, leadership potential, and value alignment may be considered for full-time opportunities post-graduation. Geographic flexibility and mobility are required for co-op assignments and future employment. Onsite and in-office work is an essential function of this role.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Great Coworkers: Participate on cross functional project teams to develop new products and manufacturing processes.
- Present development results at technical reviews.
- Work with your mentor on specific engineering assignments.
- Contribute to product and packaging design through design reviews and design analysis.
- Participate in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews of new product and package designs.
- Review process specifications and development plans with team members and external suppliers.
- Assist with the selection of primary and secondary plastic processing equipment.
- Help to develop project capital, product cost requirements and appropriations requests.
- Conduct processing trials to optimize process variables.
- Use process analytical tools, DOE methods and pFMEA in conjunction with plastic part and mold design best practices.
- Conduct FAT, IQ, OQ and PQ qualifications for molds and/or equipment and molding processes.
- Coordinate measurement and dimensional studies.
- Document results with detailed technical reports.
- Conduct measurement system analysis, functional testing, and execute dimensional studies.
Requirements
- Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Plastics Engineering between December 2027 – June 2029.
- Previous related co-ops, internships, and / or work experience preferred.
- Proven leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, Greek life, community service, volunteer organizations, campus programs, military service, or other leadership roles.
- A track record of influencing others, leading initiatives, driving results, and creating positive impact within teams and organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and solve complex problems.
- Evidence of grit, resilience, and perseverance when facing challenges, setbacks, or competing priorities.
- Strong learning agility, intellectual curiosity, and an innovative mindset.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams.
- Geographic mobility and flexibility required to pursue co-op and future career opportunities in locations aligned with business needs.
- Onsite and in-office work is an essential function of this role and is required throughout the program and in future placements.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status.
- Students are required to have a reliable mode of transportation to and from their assigned work location for the duration of their co-op.
Skills
- Mechanical Engineering
- Plastics Engineering
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Process Analytical Tools
- DOE methods
- pFMEA
- Plastic part and mold design best practices
- FAT, IQ, OQ and PQ qualifications
- Measurement system analysis
- Functional testing
- Dimensional studies
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Emotional intelligence
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Onsite
- In-office
- Standard (Mon-Fri)
Experience Level
- Undergraduate student
- Intern II
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Plastics Engineering
Salary/Compensations
- $18.50 - $28.75 per hour
- $21.50–$28.75 per hour
Benefits
- Relocation stipend of $5,000 net (if eligible)
- Choice of national medical and dental plans
- National vision plan
- Health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO)
- 10 paid holidays annually
- Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)
- Accident and life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
About the Company
- Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global company with opportunities spanning multiple businesses, functions, and locations.
Equal Opportunity
- Thermo Fisher does not offer employment in this position to holders of F-1, J-1, H-1, OPT, and CPT Visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience.