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Project Engineering Co-op
@ Patheon Inc
Whitby, Ontario
Overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring a Project Engineering Co-op for an undergraduate engineering student completing a Bachelor's degree between December 2027 and June 2029. The role supports small projects, protocol development, equipment commissioning and engineering documentation on a standard Monday to Friday, onsite schedule. Pay is $24.00 to $25.00 per hour depending on academic year.
Pay:
$24–$25 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Manage small projects and build project plans and schedules
- Develop and execute installation and qualification protocols
- Support equipment commissioning, start-up and test trials
- Track operational excellence savings and project costs
- Organize engineering drawings and set up the document library
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled in an engineering Bachelor's program ending December 2027 to June 2029
- Previous co-ops, internships or related work experience preferred
- Proven leadership experience through student or community activities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship
- Willing to work onsite and relocate for co-op placements
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Patheon Inc
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Durham |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 28 |
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob 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.Journal
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