Engineering Co-op Program

Work Schedule & Environment

• Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri)
• Environment: Office

About the Program

The Thermo Fisher Scientific by Patheon Cincinnati site offers an Engineering co-op rotational program. Engineering assignments are typically in Central Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Manufacturing Sciences groups however departments such as Business Management, Supply Chain, and Quality are available.

Training is on-the-job with experienced supervision and support. Co-op assignments vary within each department and are determined by need. Work assignments commonly incorporate some entry level work with guidance given for first-time experiences. Future work assignments increase in responsibility, complexity, and challenge. The rate at which a student can assume additional responsibilities is determined by their level of experience, interest, initiative, and academic background.

About the Company

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

Central Engineering (Projects, Equipment, and Validation Engineering)

• Plan, design & direct project installation/construction
• Contractor/Vendor Supervision
• Manage budget within project scope
• Assist in Facility and/or Equipment Validation IQ, OQ, and PQ

Manufacturing Engineering

• Qualification of equipment modifications or improvements
• Troubleshoot existing equipment issues
• Coordinate with outside vendors
• Participate in deviation investigation and root cause analysis

Manufacturing Sciences

• Develop new drug products and manage product lifecycle
• Troubleshoot product issues during manufacturing
• Bulk hold, API Qualification, Pre-Validation, and Validation reports
• Opportunity for client interaction

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university obtaining a Bachelor's degree in chemical, biomedical, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related field
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Unrestricted US Work Authorization required
• Forms of OPT and CPT are restricted work authorization and are not accepted for this role
• Should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status

What We're Looking For

We consider students with technical/functional competence who also have the ability to work well as an individual and within a team.

Equal Opportunity

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.