Fall 2024 Engineering Co-Op Greenville, NC
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Job Description

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 • Plan, design & direct project installation/construction • Contractor/Vendor supervision • Manage budget within the project scope • Assist in Facility/Equipment Validation (IQ/OQ's) Manufacturing • Qualification of equipment modifications or improvements • Trouble shoot existing equipment needs • Work with outside Vendors for quotes • Deviation investigation, root cause analysis Operational Excellence • Apply Lean/Six Sigma principles to reduce process variation & eliminate Non Valuable Activities • Conduct time studies to ensure accuracy of production performance standards. • 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 Strong willingness to learn, be mentored and improve Desire to contribute and improve design of new and existing products and processes Excellent written and oral communication skills Qualifications Candidate must be enrolled in an Undergraduate Engineering Program or in a similar discipline. 0-3 year experience preferred. To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. Unrestricted US Work Authorization. Forms of OPT and CPT are restricted work authorization and are not accepted for this role. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000 outstanding minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our unusual mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. 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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *Intern2024