Co-op-Industrial Engineering-Reedsville, PA-(January to June 2027)

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Job Description

Are you interested in an internship opportunity with Philips? We welcome individuals who are currently pursuing an undergraduate (BS) degree to participate in a 6 month paid intern opportunities at our site in Reedsville PA. Through this role you will gain meaningful, hands-on experience working for a HealthTech company.

Your role:

• To support Operational Excellence initiatives, continuous improvement projects, and productivity objectives.
• You would collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, quality, maintenance, supply chain, finance, and leadership to identify, analyze, and implement process improvements. Success in the role requires building strong relationships with stakeholders at all organizational levels, facilitating problem-solving efforts, and effectively communicating change initiatives that drive operational performance.
• As a Process Excellence Specialist Co-op, you will have the opportunity to develop professional skills in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, data analysis, project management, and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to real-world operational improvement initiatives. Personally, the role helps build leadership, communication, problem-solving, adaptability, and confidence by working with diverse teams and driving measurable business results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You're the right fit if:

• You are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, material engineering, green belt certified.
• Your skills include strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, a basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, process mapping, data analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Visio, and the Microsoft Office Suite. Bonus skills include experience with statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP), ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), automation tools (Power Automate, VBA), project management principles, and strong communication and facilitation abilities to support cross-functional improvement initiatives
• Should possess strong interpersonal skills such as effective communication, active listening, teamwork, adaptability, and the ability to collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization. They should also demonstrate critical thinking, curiosity, initiative, attention to detail, time management, professionalism, and the confidence to facilitate discussions, identify improvement opportunities, and influence positive changes in a cross-functional environment.

• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an office role.

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.

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• Discover our rich and exciting history.
• Learn more about our purpose.
• Learn more about our culture.

Philips Transparency Details

The hourly pay range for this position is $25.00 to $29.00, plus overtime eligible. The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.    

Details about our benefits can be found here. 

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case. 

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position.  For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Reedsville.

This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.