Lead Systems Engineering, R&D Intern

PRODUCT ENGINEERING INTERN The 2021 Thermo Fisher Scientific Product Engineering Internship Program is a 12-week summer internship program crafted for high potential rising juniors and seniors majoring in engineering. Interns will be matched to a 12-week project based on their skill set combined with the R&D Engineering function needs. The internship provides opportunities for current university students to get hands-on experience partnering with our R&D Engineering teams with a focus on product development. Interns receive formalized feedback, structured training, and mentoring while participating in various key Product Engineering initiatives. This new program provides an opening for an early career R&D Engineer to experience different stages of the product development-cycle, utilizing various engineering principles and methodologies to help develop solutions and drive revenue with the R&D function. Interns may be assigned to various locations such as Massachusetts, California, Oregon, North Carolina, etc. Geographic flexibility is required for this internship opportunity. SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-functional team - Ability to learn, be mentored, and improve - Desire to contribute and improve design of new and existing scientific instrumentation products - Outstanding customer focus QUALIFICATIONS - All candidates must be a rising collegiate junior or senior by summer 2022 and currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering discipline - Preferred GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale - Strong desire and motivation to develop a career as a future leader in the R&D function - Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills - Proven experience with process improvement - Results oriented through initiative, ownership, and accountability - Geographical flexibility - To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status 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.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $14.75–$45.75.

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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards