Co-op-Manufacturing Engineering-Latham, NY

Co-op-Manufacturing Engineering-Latham, NY-August-December 2026 Job Description

Are you interested in a co‑op opportunity with Philips? We welcome individuals who are currently pursuing an undergraduate (BS) and/or graduate (MS) degree to participate in paid opportunities at our site in Latham. Through this role you will gain meaningful, hands‑on experience working for a Health Tech company.

Your role:

• Assist in the design, assembly, and testing of cryogenic systems and superconducting magnets.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues related to cryogenic and superconducting systems.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to develop and implement design solutions.
• Conduct experiments and tests to evaluate the performance and reliability of prototypes.
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment to ensure accurate and reliable measurements.

You're the right fit if:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, biomedical engineering, Electrical Engineering or other engineering.
• Hands‑on experience in a laboratory setting, setting up and executing test protocols. Knowledge of safety protocols and standards in a lab environment. Experience with 3D modeling and other engineering tools. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Your skills include an understanding of mechanical systems and experience in designing mechanical assemblies. Hands‑on building skills are preferred. Your skills include an understanding of thermal systems, heat transfer, cryogenics, or vacuum systems. You understand basic circuits and have developed circuits or programmed controllers to solve an engineering problem.
• You have experience working with teams to solve complex engineering problems. You have good attention to detail on documentation and have experience writing technical documents.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

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.

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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The hourly pay range for this position is New York:
Bachelor Level: $25–29 an hour;
Masters Level $33–45 an hour 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.

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.

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