Packaging Engineering Co-op

Job summary

The co-op will participate in cross-functional project teams to develop new packaging designs, manufacturing processes, and conduct technical feasibility assessments. They will also assist in equipment selection, perform validation testing, and document results through detailed technical reports.

Job details

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Why Join Us? At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our co-op program is designed to be a strategic pipeline for future leadership talent. Students who demonstrate exceptional performance, leadership potential, and alignment with our values will be considered for full-time opportunities during their co-op with us to begin post-graduation. Strategic Business Impact For this role, projects may include the following responsibilities: Partner with Great Coworkers: Participate on cross functional project teams to develop new products and manufacturing processes. Present packaging design concepts and test results at technical reviews. Work with your Co-op mentor on specific engineering assignments. New Package Design: Collaborate with project teams and external suppliers to brainstorming new concepts for packaging components. Complete technical feasibility and cost assessments. Create detailed packaging component drawings and engineering change requests. Packaging Engineering Standards: Help to create and implement packaging engineering design guides, test standards and sustainability guidelines. Equipment Selection: Assist in the selection of a range of standard packaging equipment and obtain quotes from suppliers. Verification and Validation Testing: Conduct process qualifications of new equipment to medical device standards. Coordinate packaging ship tests per industrial standards and document results with detailed technical reports. Compensation Our Undergraduate co-ops offer an hourly rate between $24.00 - $25.00 dependent upon academic year (rising Junior or Senior). What We Look For Academic Background & Work Experience: Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering related field of study between December 2027 – June 2029. Previous related co-ops, internships, and / or work experience preferred. 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 co-op 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. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status. Compensation The estimated annualized pay range for this position in Ontario is $32,800.00–$49,150.00.

What you’ll do

The co-op will participate in cross-functional project teams to develop new packaging designs, manufacturing processes, and conduct technical feasibility assessments. They will also assist in equipment selection, perform validation testing, and document results through detailed technical reports.

Requirements

Applicants must be undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2029. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership potential, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work onsite in Mississauga, Canada.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Technical Reporting · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Packaging design
• Engineering
• Manufacturing processes
• Technical feasibility
• Cost assessment
• Engineering change requests
• Sustainability guidelines
• Equipment selection
• Process qualification
• Verification and validation
• Technical reporting
• Project management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Data analysis
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Packaging Design
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Complex Problem Solving
• Learning Agility
• Equipment Selection
• Resilience
• Medical Devices
• Brainstorming
• Emotional Intelligence
• Engineering Change Order
• Packaging And Labeling
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Manufacturing Processes
• Packaging Engineering
• Verification And Validation
• Business Strategies
• Software Technical Review

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Packaging Engineering Manager
• Packaging Industrial Engineer
• Industrial and Production Engineers
• Industrial Engineers

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