Operations Manufacturing Intern

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

About the Role

Are you a motivated student looking to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, international operations environment? Thermo Fisher Scientific in Eindhoven is looking for an Operations Intern to support our team in improving operational processes, analyzing performance, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

During this internship, you will work closely with colleagues across Operations and other functions. You will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real business challenges while developing your analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

As an Operations Intern, you will:

• Support day-to-day operational activities and improvement projects.
• Analyze operational data and identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, safety, and productivity.
• Help create and maintain reports, dashboards, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Support root-cause analysis and the implementation of corrective or preventive actions.
• Collaborate with different teams and stakeholders within the Eindhoven organization.
• Participate in team meetings and provide updates on assigned projects.
• Take ownership of an internship project and present findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

Who We Are Looking For

You are a proactive and curious student who enjoys working in a technical and operational environment. You are comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, Business Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in operations, manufacturing, process improvement, or continuous improvement.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Able to work in a structured and accurate manner.
• Experience with data analysis, Lean, Six Sigma, Power BI, or similar tools is considered an advantage.

What You Will Gain

During your internship, you will have the opportunity to:

• Gain practical experience within the Operations organization of a global science and technology company.
• Work on a meaningful project with measurable operational impact.
• Develop experience in continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals from different disciplines.
• Build your professional network and develop skills relevant to a future career in Operations.

Our Mission

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As an Operations Intern in Eindhoven, you will have the opportunity to contribute to this Mission while gaining valuable professional experience in an international environment.

Apply today!