Intern/Co-op - STET Mechanical Engineer – Latham, NY – Spring/Summer 2027
Philips
Summary
Are you interested in an internship or co-op opportunity with Philips? We welcome individuals who are currently pursuing an undergraduate (BS) or graduate (MS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline to participate in a 3–6 month paid opportunity at our 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. Through this role, you will gain meaningful, hands-on experience supporting the design, manufacture, validation, and continuous improvement of magnetic resonance imaging magnet systems.
Job description
Your role
- Support mechanical engineering and program activities for magnetic resonance imaging magnet manufacturing, with assignments focused on product and process improvements that strengthen safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Work with Manufacturing Engineering, Product Industrialization Engineering, Quality, Operations, Research and Development, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to investigate issues and implement practical solutions.
- Assist 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.
- Participate in 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.
You're the right fit if
- You are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline, with an anticipated graduation date after completion of the internship or co-op, and are available for either a January 2027 co-op start or a Summer 2027 internship.
- Your skills include mechanical design fundamentals, technical problem solving, clear documentation, and data analysis using Microsoft Excel. Experience with computer-aided design, statistical analysis, or manufacturing processes is a bonus.
- You have completed relevant university coursework, laboratory projects, design projects, or a previous internship/co-op involving mechanical systems, manufacturing, quality, testing, or process improvement.
- You are a proactive, detail-oriented individual contributor who communicates clearly, works effectively with cross-functional teams, and is comfortable balancing office-based technical work with hands-on activities in a manufacturing environment.
- You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
- Anticipated graduation date after completion of the internship or co-op
- Available for either a January 2027 co-op start or a Summer 2027 internship
- Mechanical design fundamentals
- Technical problem solving
- Clear documentation
- Data analysis using Microsoft Excel
- Completed relevant university coursework, laboratory projects, design projects, or a previous internship/co-op involving mechanical systems, manufacturing, quality, testing, or process improvement
- Proactive, detail-oriented individual contributor
- Communicates clearly
- Works effectively with cross-functional teams
- Comfortable balancing office-based technical work with hands-on activities in a manufacturing environment
- US work authorization required; no visa sponsorship
Benefits
- Paid internship/co-op
- Overtime eligible
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.