About the role#
This Packaging Engineering Co-op is a full-time, on-site position based in Rochester, New York. You will work within cross-functional teams to develop new products and manufacturing processes. This role is designed as a pipeline for future leadership talent, and you will work closely with a mentor on specific engineering assignments. Please note that this position requires geographic mobility and flexibility for both this assignment and potential future employment.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with project teams and external suppliers to develop packaging concepts.
- Create detailed component drawings and engineering change requests.
- Conduct technical feasibility and cost assessments.
- Help create and implement design guides, test standards, and sustainability guidelines.
- Assist in selecting packaging equipment and obtaining supplier quotes.
- Perform process qualifications for new equipment to medical device standards.
- Coordinate industrial ship tests and document results in technical reports.
- Present design concepts and test results at technical reviews.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program for Packaging or Mechanical Engineering, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2029.
- Ability to create basic packaging component drawings, preferably using Solid Works.
- Knowledge of transportation test methods like ISTA or ASTM.
- Experience with data analysis, statistics, and MS Office tools.
- Familiarity with the CAPE PACK program is a plus.
- Proven leadership experience through campus, community, or professional organizations.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities.
- Excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence.
- Willingness to travel domestically approximately 10% of the time.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Rochester, New York.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $21.50 - $28.75 per hour.
- Sponsorship: Not available for this position.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific operates in the research services industry. The company started in 1956. It maintains its headquarters in Ecublens, Vaud. The organization employs more than 10,000 people.
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