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Software Engineering Intern

Posted on: April 7, 2021 Apply Now
Minneapolis, MN External Internship Expires April 27, 2021

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SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INTERN

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. You’ll have the opportunity to grow and learn in a culture that empowers your development. We have created an inclusive, global environment that values the power of diverse talent, backgrounds, and experiences to drive speed, productivity, innovation, and growth.

Our internship program will give you a chance to get real world business experience and build your network before graduation. We are seeking an energetic, responsible intern to join our growing organization. In this position, you will be expected to learn the ins-and-outs of our daily routines and procedures. You will focus on learning how our organization runs, and can be expected to gain valuable insight that can further your interest in your chosen career field.

Customers throughout the globe rely on our extensive range of products and services—from next-generation instruments to everyday lab essentials to life-saving medicine. If you desire to be a part of a world-class team, Thermo Fisher Scientific can provide you with the opportunity to work in R&D to produce products that enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Thermo Fisher’s Research and Development work is carried out by dedicated, team-oriented professionals who want to make a difference.

SUMMARY OF INTERNSHIP

  • Software testing

  • Development of Product Inspection or Web Gauging software products

  • Assist with algorithm research by gathering machine data and quantifying and summarizing the results

  • Work with the development team to understand the new features being created to then create test plans for those new features and execute them.

  • Conduct system (combined software / electronic / mechanical) prototype verification testing.

  • Possible automated test software development

  • Possible software feature development Interns can be responsible for testing data records, notebooks and computerized data storage. Additionally Interns are asked to make detailed observations and analyze data to ensure we are operating within expected parameters

  • Student currently enrolled in classes leading to an accredited Bachelor’s/Masters degree in a related engineering, science or life science discipline

    • PREFERRED MAJORS: Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other related major

  • C/C++/C# language experience preferred. Python language would be helpful. Java language could be applicable, if agreeable to learning the first languages listed.

  • Software being developed is primarily for “machines”, not web, not business, not databases.

  • Strong desire and motivation to develop a career in Research & Development

  • Strong leadership and team building skills

  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a cross-functional team

  • Willingness to learn, be mentored, and improve

  • Desire to contribute and improve design of new and existing scientific instrumentation products

  • Exceptional customer focus

  • Desire to teach other engineers and scientist about technology in area of expertise

  • Requires a functional knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques.

  • Accuracy and attention to detail is required in performing all functions of this position.

  • Initiative, organizational and computer skills are extremely valuable to ensure effective laboratory operations.

  • Excellent written and oral communications skills are required.

  • To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Apply today!

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