Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Reliability Engineering Co-Op

Apply by Jan 4, 2027

Posted Sep 19, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Manufacturing & Skilled Trades Plant Engineering & Maintenance Equipment Engineering & Maintenance
Salary
$24 – $25/hr
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.

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Role Summary

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This undergraduate co-op supports the Reliability Engineering Team in establishing a Reliability Centered Maintenance culture and improving maintenance work execution. The role contributes to proactive maintenance practices, asset criticality reviews, and tools and methods that help the maintenance group operate with a stronger reliability focus.

What You'll Do

  • Work with the Reliability Engineering Team and Manager to develop and implement processes and procedures for a Reliability Centered...
  • Support work execution management involving MRO spares, PM optimization, Bills of Materials, and CMMS readiness.
  • Support new tools and methods for a more reliability-focused and proactive maintenance group.
  • Assist with maintenance optimization reviews of asset criticality and establish best-practice maintenance activities.
  • Help identify early signs of functional failures through predictive maintenance activities such as vibration analysis and infrared...

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Qualifications

Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; demonstrated leadership experience, ability to influence others and drive results, adaptability, problem-solving ability, learning agility, interpersonal communication skills, and emotional intelligence.

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in progress
  • Leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, Greek life, community service, volunteer organizations, campus programs,...
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and solve complex problems
  • Strong learning agility, intellectual curiosity, and an innovative mindset
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and emotional intelligence
  • Geographic mobility and flexibility required
  • Onsite and in-office work is an essential function of this role

Preferred

  • Previous related co-ops, internships, and / or work experience

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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.

Strategic Business Impact

For this role, projects may include the following responsibilities:

  • Work closely with Reliability Engineering Team/Manager to develop and implement processes and procedures necessary to establish a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) culture
  • Support on work execution management elements, including but not limited to 1) MRO Spares 2) PM optimization 3) Bill of Materials and 4) CMMS Readiness.
  • Constant support on the new tools and methods to make the maintenance group a more reliability focused, proactive work group.
  • Support on work execution management elements, including but not limited to 1) MRO Spares 2) PM optimization 3) Bill of Materials and 4) CMMS Readiness.
  • Implement, assist, support, and help build maintenance optimization review of asset's criticality and establishes best-practice maintenance activities required to detect early signs of functional failures, example – Predictive Maintenance – Vibration analysis, IR Thermography etc...


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!

Compensation

The estimated annualized pay range for this position in Ontario is $24.00–$25.00.

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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.