Process Improvement Intern

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Carlsbad, CA

384d • $45,760 - $60,840

About The Position

The Process Improvement Intern at Thermo Fisher Scientific will engage in significant projects that contribute to the company's operational efficiency and strategic goals. This internship offers professional mentorship and leadership development opportunities, allowing interns to gain hands-on experience in continuous improvement methodologies and contribute to real-world impact in areas such as healthcare and environmental safety.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student completing a Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering-related degree between December 2025 and June 2026.
• 0 years of work experience required; previous related internships preferred.
• Consistent track record of results demonstrating integrity, innovation, involvement, and intensity.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence.

Nice To Haves

• Energized through championing change, driven in getting results, and savvy in navigating ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Learn continuous improvement methodologies and PPI Business System topics such as lean leadership, Six Sigma, value stream mapping, Kaizen, Gemba walks, standard work, single piece flow, 5S, SMED, and built-in quality to support improvement initiatives across the business.
• Partner with leadership to assess existing equipment, processes, and standard work with great attention to detail to increase yield, reduce defects, and increase production efficiency.
• Benchmark against industry best practices and offer innovative solutions.
• Work collaboratively with other functions to successfully follow the PPI 8-step process to develop and implement solutions and train associates in PPI tools and concepts.

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed