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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