Co-op-Manufacturing Engineering - Reedsville, PA-January-June 2027
Philips
Summary
Are you interested in a co-op opportunity with Philips? We welcome individuals who are currently pursuing an undergraduate (BS) degree to participate in 6 month paid intern opportunities at our site in Reedsville. Through this role you will gain meaningful, hands-on experience working for a HealthTech company.
Job description
Your role
- Aids in the management of a dedicated departmental support process which has a direct impact on Philips' med-tech products (e.g. production processes within Manufacturing) by collaborating with different stakeholders to ensure smooth operations, demonstrating great inter-personal and communication skills.
- Supports the day-to-day activities of a dedicated department, typically involving hands-on, operational tasks essential for maintaining production flow, ensuring product quality, managing inventory, providing technical support etc. to meet dynamic environment and continuous improvement goals, exercising autonomy within established procedures.
- Conducts research on relevant topics and areas as requested by the manager/supervisor by investigating current trends, industry best practices and competitive landscape to provide comprehensive insights and support the strategic direction of ongoing projects and initiatives.
- Analyzes data related to departmental projects as requested by the manager/supervisor, identifying significant trends, patterns, and anomalies, and delivering actionable recommendations that drive data-informed decision-making.
- Participates in team meetings, contributing innovative ideas and strategic input, while also capturing detailed minutes that accurately reflect discussions, decisions, and action items, ensuring effective communication and follow-up within the team.
You're the right fit if
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas of study: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Science, and Biomedical Engineering
- Must have very strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be fluent with MS Office software.
- Experience with statistics is a plus.
- You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this Office/Remote position.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Science, or Biomedical Engineering
- Must have very strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be fluent with MS Office software
- Experience with statistics is a plus
- Must be able to perform physical, cognitive and environmental job requirements with or without accommodation
- US work authorization required; no visa sponsorship available
- Must reside in or within commuting distance to Reedsville
Benefits
- Overtime eligible
- Paid co-op opportunity
Company overview
Koninklijke Philips N.V., commonly known as Philips, is a Dutch multinational health technology company that has evolved from its origins as a consumer electronics conglomerate into a leading global healthcare solutions provider. Founded in 1891 in Eindhoven, Netherlands, Philips has transformed its business focus since the 2010s to concentrate exclusively on health technology. The company operates through three main divisions: Diagnosis and Treatment, which manufactures advanced medical imaging equipment including MRI, CT, and ultrasound scanners; Connected Care, specializing in patient monitoring systems and respiratory care products under the Respironics brand; and Personal Health, producing consumer healthcare products like electric shavers, Sonicare toothbrushes, and Avent childcare items. With 68,419 employees worldwide and annual revenues of €18.02 billion (2024), Philips maintains its global headquarters in Amsterdam while operating manufacturing, R&D, and sales facilities across 26 countries. The company has strategically divested its consumer electronics, lighting, and home appliance businesses to become a pure-play health technology organization, positioning itself at the forefront of medical innovation and digital healthcare solutions.