Packaging Engineering Intern (NY) at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Bridgewater, New Jersey

Job Description:

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)



Environmental Conditions

Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditions



Job Description



When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals. Our staff members are committed to making a difference in our organization, for our client partners and the patients we serve. We seek individuals with proven competencies and strong character to help lead our organization now and into the future.


Our interns receive professional mentorship and leadership development opportunities to support future career growth with us. Whether you're looking to come back as a repeat intern, transition into one of our Leadership Development Programs, or pursue a full-time position post-graduation, our team is here to support your next step!



How will you make an impact?



Our interns are matched to projects based on their abilities and current business needs. All projects will have significant strategic and/or operating importance to the business to which they are assigned. This position is located at our Bridgewater, NJ chemical packaging facility.


Summer projects may include the following responsibilities:

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• Partner with packaging engineering team to drive sustainability and productivity through packaging design.


• Learn continuous improvement methodologies (i.e., PPI) and help identify packaging improvement initiatives.


• Assist in the development and analysis of data to support pursuing productivity projects.


• Support Packaging engineering team with daily duties and special projects.


• Work collaboratively with other functions including program management, engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and finance to achieve business objectives.

Start Date: This internship is set to begin on either May 12th or June 16th, 2025 for a duration of 10-12 weeks - dependent upon student availability per academic calendars.



Compensation & Relocation: Our undergraduate Engineering internships offer an hourly rate between $21.50 - $28.75 dependent upon the location you are supporting (aligned to respective cost-of-living guidelines). Additionally, a relocation stipend is offered in the amount of $5,000 if necessary. Student must be located 50+ miles away from the physical location of the internship to be eligible for the relocation stipend.



How will you get here?

• Undergraduate student completing an Engineering-related degree between December 2025 and June 2026. Packaging Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or Sustainability major preferred.


• 0 years of work experience required; previous related internships preferred.


• Proven track record of results demonstrating integrity, innovation, involvement, and intensity.


• Energized through championing change, results oriented, and savvy in navigating ambiguity.


• Excellent interpersonal verbal, written, and presentation communication skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence.

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. Apply Now