Fall 2023 Engineering Co-Op Jobs

JOB DESCRIPTION: Co-Op (Engineering)

This co-op position provides an opportunity for engineering students who are currently pursuing a chemical, biomedical, industrial, mechanical or related degree to get hands on experience working with engineers and other personnel in a fast paced manufacturing environment. The co-op will collaborate with various teams across the site and contribute to product and process improvement projects, manufacturing validation activities and other projects as assigned.

We consider students with technical/functional competence as well as their ability to work as team members within their assigned department. Training is on-the-job with expert supervision and support. Co-op assignments vary within each department and are determined by need. Work assignments commonly incorporate some early talent responsibilities with mentorship given for first-time experiences. Future work assignments increase in responsibility, complexity, and challenge. The rate at which a student can assume additional responsibilities is determined by their level of integrity, interest, initiative, and academic background.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Under the direction of a designated supervisor:

Engineering

• Manage budget within the project scope
• Contractor/Vendor supervision
• Assist in Facility/Equipment Validation (IQ/OQ’s)
• Plan, design & direct project installation/construction

Manufacturing

• Deviation investigation, root cause analysis
• Work with outside Vendors for quotes
• Trouble shoot existing equipment needs
• Qualification of equipment modifications or improvements

Operational Excellence

• Conduct time studies to ensure accuracy of production performance standards.
• Apply Lean/Six Sigma principles to reduce process variation & eliminate Non Valuable Activities
• Assists in completing Root Cause Analysis to drive Right First Time
• Process Map or Value Stream Map Production and Transactional Processes.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-functional team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Desire to contribute and improve design of new and existing products and processes
• Strong willingness to learn, be mentored and improve

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.