Intern/Co-op, STET Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

• Paid internship or co-op opportunity for individuals pursuing an undergraduate (BS) or graduate (MS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Duration: 3–6 months.
• Location: Latham, New York.
• Preferred start: January 2027 (Spring co-op).
• Summer 2027 internship candidates may also be considered.
• Gain hands-on experience supporting the design, manufacture, validation, and continuous improvement of magnetic resonance imaging magnet systems.
• This is an onsite role requiring full-time presence at the Philips Latham, New York facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Support mechanical engineering and program activities for magnetic resonance imaging magnet manufacturing.
• Focus on product and process improvements to strengthen safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Product Industrialization Engineering, Quality, Operations, Research and Development, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to investigate issues and implement solutions.
• Assist with engineering documentation and execution, including:
• Equipment or tooling requirements.
• Process flow updates.
• Drawing reviews.
• Failure mode and effects analyses (FMEA).
• Validation deliverables.
• Data collection.
• Technical reports.
• Participate in hands-on shop-floor activities:
• Observing manufacturing processes.
• Supporting trials.
• Collecting and analyzing data.
• Documenting results under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Anticipated graduation date after completion of the internship or co-op.
• Available for a January 2027 co-op start or a Summer 2027 internship.
• Skills:
• Mechanical design fundamentals.
• Technical problem solving.
• Clear documentation.
• Data analysis using Microsoft Excel.
• Bonus experience with:
• Computer-aided design (CAD).
• Statistical analysis.
• Manufacturing processes.
• Completed relevant university coursework, laboratory projects, design projects, or a previous internship/co-op involving:
• Mechanical systems.
• Manufacturing.
• Quality.
• Testing.
• Process improvement.
• Proactive, detail-oriented individual contributor.
• Communicates clearly.
• Works effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable balancing office-based technical work with hands-on activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to successfully perform minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Available for Spring/Summer 2027.

About Philips

• Health technology company focused on improving lives by providing access to quality healthcare.

Compensation

• Hourly pay range:
• Bachelor Level: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour.
• Master Level: $33.00 - $46.00 per hour.
• Plus overtime eligible.
• Actual base pay may vary based on job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

Additional Information

• US work authorization is a precondition of employment.
• Philips will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
• Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.