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Engineering Co-Op

ThermoFisher Scientific

Allentown, PAFull-time$21–22/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21–22/hr
Location
Allentown, PA
Role Type
Co-op
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s co-op program offers students project work that may involve bringing new technology or capabilities to the site and providing day-to-day manufacturing support. The role is onsite and in-office, Monday through Friday, with some schedule flexibility. Applicants must be geographically mobile and legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employment visa sponsorship.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Leadership, requiredInfluencing Others, requiredInitiative Leadership, requiredDriving Results, requiredAdaptability, requiredProblem Solving, requiredResilience, requiredLearning Agility, requiredIntellectual Curiosity, requiredInnovation, requiredInterpersonal Communication, requiredEmotional Intelligence, requiredRelationship Building, required

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, requiredBachelor's in Chemical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering, requiredRelated Co-Op, Internship, or Work Experience, nice to haveGeographic Mobility, requiredUS Work Authorization Without Sponsorship, required

Full job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Office

Job Description

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday

8:00 am to 5:00 pm - with some flexibility

Wage:

$21.00 - $22.00

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.

As a global company with opportunities spanning multiple businesses, functions, and locations, applicants are required to be geographically flexible and mobile for both their co-op assignment and potential future employment opportunities. Onsite and in-office work is an essential function of this role and a requirement of the position.

Strategic Business Impact

For this role, projects may include the following responsibilities:

  • Being part of a project team that brings new technology or new capabilities to the site.

  • Day to day manufacturing support.

What We Look For

Academic Background & Work Experience:

Education:

  • High school diploma or GED required

  • Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Biomedical 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 the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status. Thermo Fisher does not offer employment in this position to holders of F-1, J-1, H-1, OPT, and CPT Visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

How this job compares

Set against the 7,046 open Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$21–22/hr
  • Pennsylvania median$24–43/hr41 hourly ranges
  • US median$25–35/hr843 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $21.50/hr, is 35% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($33/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Engineering hourly ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 330 open Engineering jobs in Pennsylvania and 7,046 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 10 years (4,840 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 3,897 of the 7,046 open Engineering jobs (55%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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