Engineering Co-op Supply Chain
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. The first rotation will start during the summer of 2022.
Rotational Breakdown:
- Three Rotations (Summer ‘22 – 4 months, Spring ‘23 – 4 months, Fall ‘23 – 4 months)
- 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 (preferred) 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