Instrument Control Software Intern

Thermo Fisher Scientific • San Jose, CA

2d

About The Position

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals. Our staff members are committed to making a difference in our organization, for our client partners and the patients we serve. We seek individuals with proven competencies and strong character to help lead our organization now and into the future. Our interns receive professional mentorship and leadership development opportunities to support future career growth with us. Whether you're looking to come back as a repeat intern, transition into one of our Leadership Development Programs, or pursue a full-time position post-graduation, our team is here to support your next step!

How will you make an impact? Our interns are matched to projects based on their abilities and current business needs. All projects will have significant strategic and/or operating importance to the business to which they are assigned. Summer projects may include the following responsibilities:

Participate in various phases of software development including design, implementation, testing, integration of the instrument control software for our company's scientific instruments

Work on special projects to explore new technologies

Involve in troubleshooting issues from internal or external customers

Improve automation testing of instrument control software

Requirements

• Undergraduate, upperclassmen student completing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a similar degree
• 0 years of work experience required; previous related internships preferred.
• Consistent track record of results demonstrating integrity, innovation, involvement, and intensity.
• Energized through championing change, driven in getting results, and savvy in navigating ambiguity.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence.
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status.
• Thermo Fisher does not offer employment in this position to holders of F-1, J-1, H-1, OPT, and CPT Visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in various phases of software development including design, implementation, testing, integration of the instrument control software for our company's scientific instruments
• Work on special projects to explore new technologies
• Involve in troubleshooting issues from internal or external customers
• Improve automation testing of instrument control software

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees