-Op Research & Development Digital (Hillsboro, OR)
Hillsboro, IL - USA
Job Summary
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Why Join Us
At Thermo Fisher Scientific our co-op program is designed to be a strategic pipeline for future leadership talent. Students who demonstrate exceptional performance leadership potential and alignment with our values will be considered for full-time opportunities during their co-op with us to begin post-graduation. These opportunities include potential placement into early career roles across the organization.
As a global company with opportunities spanning multiple businesses functions and locations applicants are required to be geographically flexible and mobile for both their co-op assignment and potential future employment opportunities. Potential placement into co-op or full-time roles is based on business needs and organizational priorities at the time of selection. Onsite and in-office work is an essential function of this role and a requirement of the position.
Strategic Business Impact
For this role projects may include the following responsibilities:
- Metrology AI & Algorithm Development Develop new metrology methods for diverse samples and emerging customer problems; develop AI machine learning computer vision image-processing and high-throughput semiconductor metrology algorithms; perform algorithm validation testing and benchmarking.
- Charged-Particle Optics Modeling & Simulation Develop and validate charged-particle optics concepts; build computational models for electron- and ion-beam systems; use Python and charged-particle simulation tools to analyze beam behavior focusing shaping alignment transport stability energy spread brightness and optical performance; correlate simulations with experimental results and improve models.
- System Source & Component Development Design develop integrate evaluate and optimize microscopes SEM FIB DualBeam systems electron/ion sources charged-particle optics beam-shaping components HVPS/high-voltage systems vacuum systems gas chemistry detectors optics lasers robotics and electro-mechanical and pneumatic systems.
- Experimental Research Testing & Characterization Plan and conduct laboratory experiments using high-voltage equipment vacuum systems particle sources beam diagnostics and specialized instrumentation; apply DoE imaging pyrometry I/V measurements noise analysis surface analysis and other characterization methods to evaluate alignment focusing shaping stability transport and overall system performance.
- Data Analysis & Physics-Based Modeling Analyze experimental and system data using SPC statistical analysis curve fitting regression image processing and quantitative methods; model thermal/electrical transport electron emission charged-particle behavior and other relevant physical phenomena.
- Software Automation & Instrument Control Develop and use Python-based software machine learning AutoTEM iFast instrument-control systems data-acquisition tools and automated testing/workflows to improve experimentation microscopy metrology analysis and system operation.
- Engineering Optimization Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement Optimize optics sources components processes and overall system performance; operate diagnose maintain troubleshoot and repair specialized equipment; apply PPI Six Sigma process control benchmarking and efficiency-improvement methods.
- Customer Applications & Product Development Partner closely with AT scientists and customers to understand emerging real-world problems develop application and metrology solutions provide technical support and training gather product feedback and translate customer needs into future technology and product development.
- Technical Documentation Research & Communication Independently and collaboratively advance technical solutions while systematically documenting methods workflows models experiments designs results and project contributions; communicate findings and recommendations through reports presentations and design reviews.
- Cross-Functional & Strategic Collaboration Collaborate across Strategy and Centers of Excellence as well as engineering science manufacturing quality program management finance marketing and leadership teams to advance research technology product and business objectives.
Compensation & Relocation
Our Graduate co-ops offer an hourly rate between $32.00 dependent upon the role type and location you are supporting (aligned to respective cost-of-living guidelines). If eligible a relocation stipend is offered in the amount of $5000 (net). Students must be located 50 miles away from the physical location of the internship to be eligible for the relocation stipend. Please note that students are required to have a reliable mode of transportation to and from their assigned work location for the duration of their co-op.
What We Look For
Academic Background & Work Experience:
- Graduate student completing a Masters degree between December 2027 June 2028 in one of the following fields:
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Chemical Biomedical Biochemical Bioengineering Biotechnology Computer Software Systems Industrial Manufacturing Materials Automation Controls Mechatronics Robotics Optical/Photonics Civil Environmental Aerospace Nuclear)
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Applied Physics
- Chemistry
- Material Sciences
- Computer Science
- Business
- Previous related co-ops internships and / or work experience preferred.
Leadership Profile:
- Proven leadership experience through student organizations athletics Greek life community service volunteer organizations campus programs military service or other leadership roles.
- A track record of influencing others leading initiatives driving results and creating positive impact within teams and organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity adapt to changing priorities and solve complex problems.
- Evidence of grit resilience and perseverance when facing challenges setbacks or competing priorities.
- Strong learning agility intellectual curiosity and an innovative mindset.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and emotional intelligence with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams.
- Geographic mobility and flexibility required to pursue co-op and future career opportunities in locations aligned with business needs.
- Onsite and in-office work is an essential function of this role and is required throughout the program and in future placements to support collaboration across businesses functions and locations.
If this sounds like you wed 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Electron microscopes reveal hidden wonders that are smaller than the human eye can see. They fire electrons and create images, magnifying micrometer and nanometer structures by up to ten million times, providing a spectacular level of detail, even allowing researchers to view single a ... View more