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Co-op-Design Engineering - Latham, NY-2026

CompanyPhilips
LocationTown of Colonie
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 19, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The co-op will conduct and perform test activities within a laboratory environment while collaborating with design engineers by receiving instructions and offering constructive feedback. Responsibilities also include documenting design inputs and outputs, assisting vendors with prototypes, and analyzing/addressing mechanical design issues.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$25 - $29
Company Size
71936
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Over the past decade we have transformed into a focused leader in health technology. At Philips, our purpose is to improve people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. We aim to improve 2.5 billion lives per year by 2030, including 400 million in underserved communities. We see healthcare as a connected whole. Helping people to live healthily and prevent disease. Giving clinicians the tools they need to make a precision diagnosis and deliver personalized treatment. Aiding the patient's recovery at home in the community. All supported by a seamless flow of data. As a technology company, we – and our brand licensees – innovate for people with one consistent belief: there’s always a way to make life better. Visit our website: http://www.philips.com/ Follow our social media house rules https://www.philips.com/a-w/about-philips/social-media.html
About the Role

Job Title

Co-op-Design Engineering - Latham, NY-2026

Job Description

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

  • Conduct and perform test activities within a laboratory environment.
  • Collaborate with design engineers by receiving instructions and offering constructive feedback.
  • Document design inputs and outputs comprehensively.
  • Assist and coordinate with vendors for prototype creation.
  • Analyze and address issues pertaining to mechanical design, providing effective solutions as needed.

You're the right fit if:

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas of study: Chemistry, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, design engineering or Electrical Engineering
  • 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.

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.

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.

Key Skills
Test ActivitiesLaboratory EnvironmentDesign EngineeringDocumentationVendor CoordinationPrototype CreationMechanical Design AnalysisProblem Solving
Categories
EngineeringScience & ResearchHealthcare