Development Engineering Co-Op

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Rochester, NY

8d • $22 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific's co-op program is designed to identify and develop future leadership talent. Students who excel in performance, demonstrate leadership potential, and align with the company's values may be considered for full-time roles post-graduation. As a global organization with diverse opportunities, applicants must be geographically flexible and mobile for both their co-op assignment and potential future employment. This role requires onsite and in-office work as an essential function.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to product and manufacturing process development through participation in cross-functional project teams. Responsibilities include concept design and development, contributing to product and packaging design through reviews and analysis, and participating in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews. You will also review process specifications and development plans with team members and external suppliers, assist in the selection of plastic processing equipment, and help develop project capital and product cost requirements. Detailed process development involves conducting processing trials to optimize variables using analytical tools, DOE methods, and pFMEA, alongside plastic part and mold design best practices. Process verification includes conducting FAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ qualifications for molds, equipment, and molding processes, coordinating measurement and dimensional studies, and documenting results in technical reports. Metrology tasks involve conducting measurement system analysis, functional testing, and executing dimensional studies, also documented in technical reports.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Plastics Engineering between December 2027 – June 2029.
• Proven leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, Greek life, community service, volunteer organizations, campus programs, military service, or other leadership roles.
• A track record of influencing others, leading initiatives, driving results, and creating positive impact within teams and organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and solve complex problems.
• Evidence of grit, resilience, and perseverance when facing challenges, setbacks, or competing priorities.
• Strong learning agility, intellectual curiosity, and an innovative mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams.
• Geographic mobility and flexibility required to pursue co-op and future career opportunities in locations aligned with business needs.
• Onsite and in-office work is an essential function of this role and is required throughout the program and in future placements to support collaboration across businesses, functions, and locations.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status.
• Students are required to have a reliable mode of transportation to and from their assigned work location for the duration of their co-op.

Nice To Haves

• Previous related co-ops, internships, and / or work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate on cross functional project teams to develop new products and manufacturing processes.
• Present development results at technical reviews.
• Work with your mentor on specific engineering assignments.
• Contribute to product and packaging design through design reviews and design analysis.
• Participate in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews of new product and package designs.
• Review process specifications and development plans with team members and external suppliers such as mold makers, prototyping services and equipment suppliers.
• Assist with the selection of primary and secondary plastic processing equipment.
• Help to develop project capital, product cost requirements and appropriations requests.
• Conduct processing trials to optimize process variables.
• Use process analytical tools, DOE methods and pFMEA in conjunction with plastic part and mold design best practices.
• Conduct FAT, IQ, OQ and PQ qualifications for molds and/or equipment and molding processes.
• Coordinate measurement and dimensional studies.
• Document results with detailed technical reports.
• Conduct measurement system analysis, functional testing, and execute dimensional studies.
• Document results with detailed technical reports.

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 our 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern