Industrial Engineering Co-op
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
For this role, projects may include the following responsibilities:
Job description
Strategic Business Impact
For this role, projects may include the following responsibilities:
- Performing time studies to suggest productivity, efficiency and labor utilization improvements
- Develop Operator Standard Work Instructions
- Lead and support scrap reduction projects
- Participate in Continuous Improvement projects (Kaizens)
- Design ergonomically acceptable part presentation material handling devices
- Support Supply Chain projects material flow implementation
- Identify cost reduction opportunities
What We Look For
Academic Background & Work Experience: Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering between December 2027 – June 2029. Required GPA 3.0 or above. Previous related co-ops, internships, and/or work experience preferred.
Leadership Profile: 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 co-op 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.
Requirements
- Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering between December 2027 – June 2029
- Required GPA 3.0 or above
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Previous related co-ops, internships, and/or work experience preferred
- 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 co-op 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
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health incentive programs
- Employee assistance program
- Family support programs
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Accident insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employees stock purchase plan
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.