Co-op- R&D Engineer (Cleaning & Disinfection) – New Kensington, PA – August-December 2026

Philips•New Kensington, PA

7d•$26 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in an Internship Co-op opportunity with Philips? We welcome individuals who are currently pursuing an undergraduate (BS) and/or graduate (MS) degree to participate in paid opportunities at our site in New Kensington. Through this role you will gain meaningful, hands-on experience working for a HealthTech company.

Requirements

Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology, Material Science or related field.
Strong technical writing capabilities.
Communication skills.
Basic knowledge in chemistry, material science, microbiology or related disciplines.
2+ years of experience in University and/or previous internships or coops.
Must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development, evaluation, and validation of cleaning and disinfection strategies for reusable medical devices.
Define, review, and scrutinize cleaning and disinfection requirements to ensure they are complete, risk-based, and testable.
Help to plan, coordinate, and execute cleaning and disinfection testing with internal and external laboratories.
Develop and execute test plans, protocols, and reports in accordance with ISO Standards, FDA Guidance, and global regulatory expectations.
Perform hands-on testing independently and through coordination with test technicians.
Assess material compatibility, degradation, and functional impacts associated with repeated cleaning and disinfection cycles.