WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

As a Plastics Engineering Intern you’ll help to develop new products and their manufacturing processes from initial concept to their launch into production.

You’ll be able to collaborate with product design engineers, process development engineers, packaging engineers, quality engineers and project leaders to develop manufacturing systems for consumable plastic products for life science, medical device, laboratory, diagnostic and consumer product markets.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with an Intern/Co-op mentor in a new product development environment that will allow you to learn product development methods and grow your plastics engineering knowledge.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

• PARTNER WITH GREAT CO-WORKERS: Participate on cross functional project teams to develop new products and manufacturing processes. Present development results at technical reviews. Work with your Intern/Co-op mentor on specific engineering assignments.
• CONCEPT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT: Contribute to product design through design reviews and design analysis. Participate in informal Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews of new product designs. Review process specifications and development plans with team members and possibly external suppliers such as mold makers, prototyping services and equipment suppliers.
• DETAILED PROCESS DEVELOPMENT: Conduct processing trials to optimize process variables. Use process analytical tools, DOE methods and pFMEA in conjunction with plastic part and mold design best practices.
• PROCESS VERIFICATION: Conduct IQ, OQ and PQ qualifications for molds and/or equipment and molding processes. Coordinate measurement and dimensional studies. Document results with detailed technical reports.

EDUCATION

• Currently enrolled in a Mechanical, Chemical or Plastics engineering Bachelors Degree program

EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated knowledge of mold tooling, plastic part design, plastic materials, design of experiments (DOE), scientific molding practices and processing equipment
• Experience with basic data analysis and statistics to analyze part measurement or machine response data.
• Basic “hands on” experience with plastics lab equipment and injection molding equipment.
• Understanding of mechanical drawings and solid models. Proficiency in Solid Works is a plus.
• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Creative, innovative and critical thinking
• Analytical nature, responds positively to challenges and a problem solver
• Responsive, results oriented and task driven
• Self-directed, well-organized with ability to manage multiple assignments
• Excellent documentation, planning and organizational skills

WHO WE ARE

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of $17 billion and 50,000 employees in 50 countries. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics and increase laboratory productivity. Through our premier brands – Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific and Unity Lab Services – we offer an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and comprehensive support. Visit www.thermofisher.com.

WHAT WE DO

We serve science and medicine like no other. Our customers help patients and perform research with a variety of products such as general labware, ionized water, bioproduction, high-end injectables, and ocular medicine with some of the largest drug manufacturers across the globe.

ABOUT PETALUMA: Petaluma, Calif. is located 32 miles north of San Francisco in the Sonoma County Wine Country. It gets its claim to fame from its prime location and beautiful scenery, which has been chosen for many major films over the years including American Graffiti, Basic Instinct and Pleasantville and The Tree of Life. The city's well-preserved historic center, and the Petaluma River create visual appeal.

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, OFFERING A GREAT WORK ENVIRONMENT, CHALLENGING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, AND COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION.

As the world’s leader in serving science, Thermo Fisher Scientific's professionals develop critical solutions—and build rewarding careers. They help customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment, making sure food is safe, and so much more. When you #StartYourStory with Thermo Fisher, you are guaranteed meaningful work - both personally and professionally.