Product Engineering Technician Intern – Clinical Labeling

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Bohemia, NY

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific's internship program is designed to cultivate future leadership talent. Interns who excel in performance, demonstrate leadership potential, and align with the company's values may be considered for full-time roles post-graduation, including entry into Leadership Development Programs (LDPs) or other early career positions. As a global organization with diverse business units, functions, and locations, interns must be geographically flexible and mobile for both their assignment and potential future employment. Placement into internship, LDP, or full-time roles is contingent upon business needs and organizational priorities at the time of selection. This role requires onsite and in-office work as an essential function. These 10-week internships offer projects with significant strategic and/or operating importance. Summer projects may involve executing material qualification testing for clinical label materials and designs, supporting label stability studies, setting up and executing engineering tests, performing basic maintenance on laboratory equipment, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Materials Science, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field between December 2027 – June 2028.
• Previous related internships and / or work experience totaling 1+ years experience required.
• 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 internship 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.
• 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

• Execute material qualification testing for new and updated clinical label materials and designs, including release and adhesion testing using laboratory test equipment.
• Support label stability studies using environmental chambers to evaluate label material performance under controlled environmental conditions.
• Set up and execute engineering tests, collect and document test data, and assist with analysis and interpretation of results.
• Perform basic maintenance and routine upkeep of laboratory test equipment and support process qualification activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities, evaluating potential solutions, and assisting with change control activities and Change Control Board documentation.

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
• Short- and long-term disability
• 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