Engineering Summer Co-op Supply Chain (174888BR)

The Distribution Engineering Co-op position provides an opportunity for engineering students who are currently pursuing an industrial engineering degree to get hands on experience working with engineers in a fast-paced environment. The Distribution Engineering Co-op will be a contributing member of the team.

Rotational Breakdown:

• Up to 50% travel each rotation

• Will include a combination of labor management projects, distribution engineering projects, and training exercises

Example Projects:

• Time studies

• Labor management standards (MOST)

• Data analysis (Microsoft Excel and Access)

• Continuous improvement projects

• Warehouse simulation projects

• Process design and optimization projects

Training and Skills:

• Learn industry terminology and concepts

• Professionalism

• Complete training to become a certified MOST practitioner

• Presentation skills – present to Regional Operations Managers (ROMs) and Thermo Fisher Scientific management

• Utilize simulation tools to support the cost justification of projects

• Support a variety of industrial engineering activities and may be assigned a variety of engineering tasks throughout the department or across the distribution network

• Provide feedback on specifications and designs

• Accept candid feedback and look for areas of improvements

• Specific tasks will be tailored to the co-op’s experience level and abilities

Qualifications

• Rising Sophomore or Junior currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree program in industrial engineering

• Ability to travel up to 50% during each rotation to various location in the United States and Canada

• Knowledge of the full Microsoft suite; Excel, Outlook, Work, Access, Power Point

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High School diploma or GED required