About the role#
This Winter Engineering Co-Op position places you within a team focused on strategic and operational projects. You will be matched to specific tasks based on your skills and current business needs. The role requires full-time commitment during the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Partner with leadership to identify efficiency gaps and benchmark against industry practices.
- Take ownership of specific processes, reviewing them in detail to recommend improvements.
- Operate specialized equipment and instrumentation with limited supervision.
- Build tools and models to track progress and increase efficiency.
- Learn and apply continuous improvement methodologies like PPI and Six Sigma.
- Collaborate across functions including engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and finance.
What you'll need#
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Life Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting technical information.
- Ability to work well in a team environment with strong interpersonal skills.
- Current pursuit of a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, or Biomedical Engineering.
Location & details#
- Location: Hillsboro, Oregon, USA.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- This is a paid position.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific operates in the research services industry. The company started in 1956. It maintains its headquarters in Ecublens, Vaud. The organization employs more than 10,000 people.
How to get in at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Applying early gives you a significant advantage at Thermo Fisher Scientific because recruiters review applications as they arrive. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, so you can apply among the first before the pile grows. Reaching out to the right person often beats submitting your resume into a general queue. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company roles so you can contact them directly to ask about the position or a referral, which often improves your response rates.
