Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental ConditionsOffice
Job DescriptionWhen you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals. Our staff members are committed to making a difference in our organization, for our client partners and the patients we serve. We seek individuals with proven competencies and strong character to help lead our organization now and into the future.
Our interns receive professional mentorship and leadership development opportunities to support future career growth with us. Whether you're looking to transition into one of our Leadership Development Programs or pursue a full-time position post-graduation, our team is here to support your next step!
How will you make an impact?Our interns are matched to projects based on their abilities and current business needs. All projects will have significant strategic and/or operating importance to the business to which they are assigned.
Summer projects may include the following responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement automation solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and safety in the production of ICSP consumables.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and quality assurance, to identify automation opportunities and requirements.
- Develop and maintain detailed documentation for automation systems, including design specifications, user manuals, and maintenance procedures.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with automated systems to minimize downtime and ensure continuous production.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations of automated systems and implement improvements as needed.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to automation and manufacturing processes.
- Provide training and support to production staff on the use and maintenance of automated systems.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in automation technology and integrate relevant innovations into our processes.
Start Date: Interns have the option to join either our May or June cohort for a duration of 10-12 weeks.
Compensation & Relocation: This position offers an hourly rate of
$38.50 (aligned to respective cost-of-living guidelines). Additionally, a relocation stipend is offered in the amount of $5,000 if necessary. Students must be located 50+ miles away from the physical location of the internship to be eligible for the relocation stipend.
How will you get here?- Graduate student completing a Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field of study graduating between December 2026 to June 2027.
- Previous related internships totaling 1+ years experience required. 0 years of work experience required.
- Consistent track record of results demonstrating integrity, innovation, involvement, and intensity.
- Energized through championing change, driven in getting results, and savvy in navigating ambiguity.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status. Thermo Fisher does not offer employment in this position to holders of F-1, J-1, H-1, OPT, and CPT Visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience.Compensation and BenefitsThe hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $22.50-$38.50.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
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