Undergraduate Engineering Co-op

January 13, 2025
$29 / hour

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Description

About the Company:

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a company that focuses on helping customers in various fields, including finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment, and ensuring food safety. They emphasize the real-world impact of their work and support employees in achieving their career goals. The company seeks individuals with strong competencies and character to lead the organization. They offer co-op participants professional mentorship and leadership development opportunities to support future career growth, potentially leading to repeat co-ops, participation in Leadership Development Programs, or full-time positions after graduation.

Description:

This is an undergraduate engineering co-op position. Students will be assigned projects based on their skills and the company’s needs. All projects will be strategically or operationally important. Responsibilities may include:

Improving Efficiency and Benchmarking: Partnering with leadership to identify areas for improvement and benchmarking against industry best practices.
Process Ownership: Critically reviewing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and proactively recommending solutions.
Equipment Use: Utilizing specialized equipment and instrumentation accurately and independently.
Tool and Model Development: Creating tools and models to enhance tracking and efficiency.
Continuous Improvement Methodologies: Learning and applying continuous improvement methodologies (PPI, Six Sigma, etc.) to promote improvement initiatives.
Collaboration: Working collaboratively with various departments, including program management, engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and finance, to achieve business objectives.

Compensation and Relocation:

The hourly rate for undergraduate engineering co-ops is between $21.50 and $28.75, depending on location and cost of living. A $5,000 relocation stipend is offered if the student lives more than 50 miles from the co-op location.

Currently pursuings:

• Undergraduate student pursuing an Engineering-related degree.
0 years of work experience required; previous internships are preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of integrity, innovation, involvement, and intensity.
• Ability to champion change, achieve results, and navigate ambiguity.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and high emotional intelligence.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship (F-1, J-1, H-1, OPT, and CPT visas are not accepted for this position).

Start Date: August 2025