Intern/Co-op - STET Mechanical Engineer – Latham, NY – Spring/Summer 2027
About The Position
Philips is hiring an intern or co-op student for a paid, 3–6 month opportunity at its Latham, New York site. The preferred start is January 2027 for a spring co-op; qualified candidates seeking a Summer 2027 internship may also be considered. The role provides hands-on experience supporting the design, manufacture, validation, and continuous improvement of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) magnet systems. The intern/co-op supports mechanical engineering and program activities for MRI magnet manufacturing, with assignments focused on product and process improvements that strengthen safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The role works cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Product Industrialization Engineering, Quality, Operations, Research and Development, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to investigate issues and implement practical solutions. The position assists with engineering documentation and execution, including equipment or tooling requirements, process flow updates, drawing reviews, failure mode and effects analyses, validation deliverables, data collection, and technical reports. It also involves hands-on shop-floor activities, such as observing manufacturing processes, supporting trials, collecting and analyzing data, and documenting results under the guidance of experienced engineers. This is an onsite role requiring full-time presence at the Philips Latham, New York facility.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Anticipated graduation date must be after completion of the internship or co-op.
- Available for a January 2027 co-op start or a Summer 2027 internship.
- Knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals, technical problem solving, clear documentation, and data analysis using Microsoft Excel.
- Relevant university coursework, laboratory projects, design projects, or previous internship/co-op experience involving mechanical systems, manufacturing, quality, testing, or process improvement.
- Proactive and detail-oriented individual contributor with clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Comfortable balancing office-based technical work with hands-on activities in a manufacturing environment.
- Able to perform the stated minimum physical, cognitive, and environmental job requirements with or without accommodation.
- US work authorization; candidates requiring work-authorized visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with computer-aided design, statistical analysis, or manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
- Support mechanical engineering and program activities for MRI magnet manufacturing.
- Contribute to product and process improvements focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Work with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to investigate issues and implement practical solutions.
- Assist with equipment or tooling requirements, process flow updates, drawing reviews, failure mode and effects analyses, and validation deliverables.
- Collect and analyze data and prepare technical reports.
- Observe manufacturing processes, support trials, and document results under the guidance of experienced engineers.
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Career Level
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