Project Engineering Co-op

Job summary

The co-op student will manage small projects, develop project plans, and assist with equipment installation, qualification, and troubleshooting. They will also support operational excellence initiatives, maintain engineering documentation, and contribute to production efficiency improvements.

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: Project management for small projects in the department Develop project management plans and schedules Development and execution Installation and Qualification Protocols Participate in other equipment related activities (commissioning, start-up, test trials etc.) Assist in tracking Operational Excellence savings as well as project costs Explore production efficiency improvement ideas Help troubleshoot issues and support Engineers in the department Assist in organizing engineering drawings Assist in setting up engineering document library Maintain a safe working environment 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 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 student will manage small projects, develop project plans, and assist with equipment installation, qualification, and troubleshooting. They will also support operational excellence initiatives, maintain engineering documentation, and contribute to production efficiency improvements.

Requirements

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

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Operational Excellence · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• Engineering
• Operational Excellence
• Troubleshooting
• Technical Documentation
• Leadership
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Data Analysis
• Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Resilience
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Business Strategies
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Learning Agility
• Engineering Drawings
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Complex Problem Solving
• Qualification Protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Emotional Intelligence

Job areas

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