Reliability Engineering Co-Op

Job summary

The co-op will support the Reliability Engineering team in implementing Reliability Centered Maintenance processes and optimizing maintenance activities. Responsibilities include managing MRO spares, PM optimization, and utilizing predictive maintenance tools like vibration analysis and thermography.

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: Work closely with Reliability Engineering Team/Manager to develop and implement processes and procedures necessary to establish a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) culture Support on work execution management elements, including but not limited to 1) MRO Spares 2) PM optimization 3) Bill of Materials and 4) CMMS Readiness. Constant support on the new tools and methods to make the maintenance group a more reliability focused, proactive work group. Support on work execution management elements, including but not limited to 1) MRO Spares 2) PM optimization 3) Bill of Materials and 4) CMMS Readiness. Implement, assist, support, and help build maintenance optimization review of asset's criticality and establishes best-practice maintenance activities required to detect early signs of functional failures, example – Predictive Maintenance – Vibration analysis, IR Thermography etc... 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! Compensation The estimated annualized pay range for this position in Ontario is $24.00–$25.00.

What you’ll do

The co-op will support the Reliability Engineering team in implementing Reliability Centered Maintenance processes and optimizing maintenance activities. Responsibilities include managing MRO spares, PM optimization, and utilizing predictive maintenance tools like vibration analysis and thermography.

Requirements

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

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Reliability Centered Maintenance
• MRO Spares
• PM Optimization
• Bill of Materials
• CMMS Readiness
• Predictive Maintenance
• Vibration Analysis
• IR Thermography
• Asset Criticality
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Emotional Intelligence
• Data Analysis
• Reliability
• Business Strategies
• Innovation
• Resilience
• Interpersonal Communications
• Learning Agility
• Vibrations
• Reliability Engineering
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
• Complex Problem Solving
• Bill Of Materials
• Thermography
• Execution Management Systems

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Reliability Engineer Co-Op
• Reliability Engineer
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• Validation Engineers
• Industrial Engineers