2025 - Mechanical Engineering Co-op

$43,680 - $59,800/Yr

Thermo Fisher Scientific - Rochester, NY

Full-time - Intern

Rochester, NY

5,001-10,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Mechanical Engineering Co-op position at Thermo Fisher Scientific offers undergraduate students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional setting. Participants will work on significant projects that contribute to the company's mission of improving health and safety through innovative solutions. The role emphasizes mentorship, leadership development, and collaboration across various functions within the organization, providing a pathway for future career growth.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to identify and address areas to improve efficiency and benchmark with industry best practices.
• Become a process owner; critically review specific processes with great attention to detail and proactively recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Use highly specialized equipment and instrumentation accurately and with limited supervision.
• Develop tools and models to improve tracking and efficiency.
• Learn continuous improvement methodologies (i.e., PPI, Six Sigma, and others) and help promote improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with other functions including program management, engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and finance to achieve business objectives.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student completing an Engineering-related degree.
• 0 years of work experience required; previous related internships preferred.
• Consistent track record of results demonstrating integrity, innovation, involvement, and intensity.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as PPI or Six Sigma.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Caregiver leave
• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase plan