Co-op- R&D Engineer; Cleaning & Disinfection – Kensington, PA

Job Title: Co-op – R&D Engineer (Cleaning & Disinfection)

Location: New Kensington, PA

Duration: August – December 2026

• Assist in the development, evaluation, and validation of cleaning and disinfection strategies for reusable medical devices.
• Define, review, and scrutinize cleaning and disinfection requirements to ensure they are complete, risk‑based, and testable.
• Help plan, coordinate, and execute cleaning and disinfection testing with internal and external laboratories.
• Develop and execute test plans, protocols, and reports in accordance with ISO standards, FDA guidance, and global regulatory expectations.
• Perform hands‑on testing independently and through coordination with test technicians.
• Assess material compatibility, degradation, and functional impacts associated with repeated cleaning and disinfection cycles.

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology, Material Science, or related field.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with basic knowledge in chemistry, materials science, microbiology, or related disciplines.
• Two or more years of experience in university coursework and/or previous internships or co‑ops.
• Ability to successfully perform the minimum physical, cognitive, and environmental job requirements for the position.

US work authorization is a precondition of employment.

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