Role at a glance
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Whitby, Canada
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- Previous related co-ops, internships, and / or work experience preferred.
- Education
- Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering between December 2027 – June 2029.
- Visa support
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status.
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Role Summary
This undergraduate engineering co-op supports departmental projects involving equipment, operational excellence, production efficiency, and engineering documentation. The role contributes to project execution, equipment activities, troubleshooting, and process improvement while supporting a safe working environment.
What You'll Do
- Manage small projects in the department and develop project management plans and schedules.
- Develop and execute Installation and Qualification Protocols.
- Participate in equipment-related activities, including commissioning, start-up, and test trials.
- Track Operational Excellence savings and project costs.
- Explore production efficiency improvement ideas and help troubleshoot issues with Engineers.
- Organize engineering drawings and set up an engineering document library.
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View full postingQualifications
Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; leadership experience; ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and solve complex problems; strong learning agility and intellectual curiosity; excellent interpersonal communication skills and emotional intelligence.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Leadership experience
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and solve complex problems
- Strong learning agility and intellectual curiosity
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and emotional intelligence
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
- Geographic mobility and flexibility
- Onsite and in-office work
Preferred
- Previous related co-ops, internships, and / or work experience
- Innovative mindset
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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob 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.
Strategic Business Impact
For this role, projects may include the following responsibilities:
- Project management for small projects in the department
- Develop project management plans and schedules
- Development and execution Installation and Qualification Protocols
- Participate in other equipment related activities (commissioning, start-up, test trials etc.)
- Assist in tracking Operational Excellence savings as well as project costs
- Explore production efficiency improvement ideas
- Help troubleshoot issues and support Engineers in the department
- Assist in organizing engineering drawings
- Assist in setting up engineering document library
- Maintain a safe working environment
Compensation
Our Undergraduate co-ops offer an hourly rate between $24.00 - $25.00 dependent upon academic year (rising Junior or Senior).
What We Look For
Academic Background & Work Experience:
- Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering between December 2027 – June 2029.
- 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, we'd love to hear from you!
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status.
Compensation
The estimated annualized pay range for this position in Ontario is $24.00–$25.00.
About the company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Large Enterprise
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a wide range of analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company enables customers to make significant advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare diagnostics. Thermo Fisher operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 80,000 people, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing global health and safety. Through its broad portfolio of brands and technologies, the company plays a vital role in accelerating life-changing research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.