About the role#
This is a paid, full-time co-op opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. You will gain hands-on experience in a HealthTech environment by contributing to material assessments and long-term competence development in materials science. This position requires on-site work in New Kensington, Pennsylvania.
What you'll do#
- Perform material assessments and testing to evaluate biocompatibility for product development and design changes.
- Investigate material failures and coordinate corrective actions with project teams.
- Review new materials, manufacturing processes, finishing technologies, and reprocessing methods to ensure product safety and functionality.
- Work cross-functionally with R&D, NPD, CROs, and regulatory agencies.
- Contribute to long-term competence development in materials science.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or MS degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a similar field.
- Experience analyzing the chemical and physical properties of materials to draw scientific conclusions.
- Experience using test instrumentation and equipment in and out of a lab environment.
- Ability to collaborate with technical disciplines and external partners.
- US work authorization. Please note that the company does not provide sponsorship for this role.
Location & details#
- Location: New Kensington, Pennsylvania, United States.
- Modality: This is an on-site, full-time position.
- Term: Winter 2027 or Summer 2027.
About Philips
Philips operates as a public company within the health technology sector. It provides medical devices and health systems for cardiology, oncology, and respiratory care. The firm maintains a global presence with headquarters in Amsterdam. It employs over 74,000 people across various international offices.
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