Mechanical Engineering Intern

$44,720 - $59,800/Yr

Thermo Fisher Scientific - Bothell, WA

Full-time - Intern

Bothell, WA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The internship at Thermo Fisher Scientific offers undergraduate students an opportunity to engage in meaningful projects that contribute to the company's mission of making a real-world impact in areas such as healthcare and environmental safety. Interns will receive professional mentorship and leadership development, preparing them for future career opportunities within the organization. The role involves working on strategic projects that enhance operational efficiency and promote continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to identify and address areas to improve efficiency and benchmark with industry best practices.
• Critically review specific processes and proactively recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Use specialized equipment and instrumentation accurately with limited supervision.
• Develop tools and models to improve tracking and efficiency.
• Learn continuous improvement methodologies (i.e., PPI, Six Sigma) and promote improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with other functions including program management, engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and finance to achieve business objectives.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student completing an Engineering-related degree between December 2025 and June 2026.
• 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

• Previous related internships preferred.

Benefits

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and 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, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
• Retirement and savings programs, such as a competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.