Manufacturing Engineering Technician Intern – Clinical Labeling

Socket.dev; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental plans

Vision plan

Employee assistance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a Summer Undergraduate Internship in New York with 10-week projects that provide hands-on engineering support to manufacturing operations. Selected interns gain exposure to process qualification, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives within a global science company.

Summer interns may start May 24, 2027 or June 14, 2027; onsite work is required. Eligible interns receive an hourly rate between $18.50 and $28.75, plus a potential $5,000 relocation

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a technical field between Dec 2027 – Jun 2028.
• Prior internships or work experience totaling 1+ year(s) required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on engineering support to manufacturing operations, troubleshooting equipment and process issues.
• Assist with equipment and process qualification activities, including data collection and evaluation of results.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Assist with development/improvement of manufacturing processes, tooling, and work instructions.
• Support engineering change control activities and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Problem solving

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Why Join Us?

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our internship program is designed to be a strategic pipeline for future leadership talent. Interns who demonstrate exceptional performance, leadership potential, and alignment with our values will be considered for full-time opportunities during their internship with us to begin post-graduation. These opportunities include potential placement into one of our Leadership Development Programs (LDPs) or other early career roles across the organization.

As a global company with opportunities spanning multiple businesses, functions, and locations, applicants are required to be geographically flexible and mobile for both their internship assignment and potential future employment opportunities. Potential placement into internship, LDP, or full-time roles is based on business needs and organizational priorities at the time of selection. Onsite and in-office work is an essential function of this role and a requirement of the position.

Strategic Business Impact

Our internships are 10-week positions and students have the option to join us on either May 24, 2027 or June 14, 2027. All projects will have significant strategic and/or operating importance to the business to which they are assigned.

For this role, Summer projects may include the following responsibilities:

• Provide hands‑on engineering support to manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting equipment and process issues and supporting implementation of corrective actions.
• Assist with equipment and process qualification activities, including execution of engineering studies, data collection, documentation, and evaluation of results.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, process capability, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with the development and improvement of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, work instructions, and other production support systems.
• Support engineering change control activities, equipment maintenance and improvement projects, root cause investigations, and implementation of technical solutions in collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, and other cross‑functional teams.

Compensation & Relocation

Our Undergraduate internships 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. Students must be located 50+ miles away from the physical location of the internship to be eligible for the relocation stipend. Please note that interns are required to have a reliable mode of transportation to and from their assigned work location for the duration of their internship.

What We Look For

Academic Background & Work Experience

• Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field between December 2027 – June 2028.
• Previous related internships and / or work experience totaling 1+ years experience required.

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 internship 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.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status. Thermo Fisher does not offer employment in this position to holders of F-1, J-1, H-1, OPT, and CPT Visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $21.50–$28.75.

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