Manufacturing Engineering Sr. Intern

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Job Description

Job Description:

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineering Intern to join our Pharmaceuticals division. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment contributing to the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical products.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Improvement:
Assist in the analysis and improvement of manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency quality and safety.
Participate in the identification and implementation of process optimization initiatives.

Data Analysis:
Collect and analyze data related to manufacturing processes equipment performance and product quality.
Utilize statistical tools and software to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
Project Support:

Support engineering projects aimed at improving manufacturing capabilities and reducing production costs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D Quality Assurance and Production to ensure project success.
Documentation:

Assist in the creation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) work instructions and other technical documentation.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
Equipment and Technology:

Gain hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment and technologies used in pharmaceutical production.
Assist in the troubleshooting and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
Quality Assurance:

Support quality assurance activities including process validation equipment qualification and root cause analysis.
Participate in internal audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a Masters degree in Manufacturing Engineering Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Candidate must be graduating between December 2026 - June 2027.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g. Excel Minitab MATLAB).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and safety.

Prior internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment is a plus.

Start Date: This internship is set to begin on either May 11th or June 15th 2026 for a duration of 10-12 weeks dependent upon student availability per academic calendars.

Compensation & Relocation: Our Graduate Operations internships offer an hourly rate between $21.50 - $28.75 dependent upon the location you are supporting (aligned to respective cost-of-living guidelines). Additionally a relocation stipend is offered in the amount of $5000 if necessary. Student must be located 50 miles away from the physical location of the internship to be eligible for the relocation stipend.

Benefits:


Interested candidates should submit their resume cover letter and academic transcripts through the Thermo Fisher Scientific careers portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific:

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science with annual revenue exceeding $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 improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories we are here to support them.

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.