Process Engineering Co-op

Job summary

The co-op will assist in monitoring, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical dosage forms. Responsibilities include conducting data analysis, performing root cause investigations, and preparing technical reports to support process efficiency.

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: Acquire and use practical and technical knowledge of the manufacturing processes related to pharmaceutical dosage forms Complete tasks related to monitoring/trending and troubleshooting manufacturing processes Assist with troubleshooting and solving problems related to process efficiency, product quality, throughput and yield Assist in investigations through data compilation and statistical analysis to determine root cause to atypical events Support compilation and analysis of process data. Present results and prepare reports. Contribute to process improvement projects 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 Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical Pref.) or Sciences 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 $24.00–$25.00.

What you’ll do

The co-op will assist in monitoring, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical dosage forms. Responsibilities include conducting data analysis, performing root cause investigations, and preparing technical reports to support process efficiency.

Requirements

Candidates must be undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Sciences with an expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2029. Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential, strong communication skills, and the ability to work onsite in Whitby, Canada.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Technical Reporting · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Process engineering
• Manufacturing processes
• Data compilation
• Statistical analysis
• Troubleshooting
• Process efficiency
• Root cause analysis
• Technical reporting
• Process improvement
• Communication
• Emotional intelligence
• Problem solving
• Process Improvement
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Business Strategies
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Resilience
• Pharmaceuticals
• Interpersonal Communications
• Report Writing
• Investigation
• Manufacturing Processes
• Statistical Analysis
• Learning Agility
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Complex Problem Solving
• Emotional Intelligence
• Data Compilation

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Science & Research
• Process Engineering Consultant
• Process Engineer (General)
• Industrial and Production Engineers
• Chemical Engineers