Mechanical Engineering Co-op

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Rochester, New York, United StatesPosted Sep 11, 2026
Hardware / EngineeringYear-round

About the role

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office

Job Description

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. 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. 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:

  • Develops, implements and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final

assemblies.

  • Interfaces with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products.
  • Estimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards, and makes

recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines.

  • Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing

operations.

  • May assist with automated systems.
  • May assist with New Product Introduction.

Compensation & Relocation Our Undergraduate co-ops offer an hourly rate between $18.50 - $28.75 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 $5,000 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

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