When you join Olympus, you’ll get a well-rounded view of our organization by working on meaningful projects that make people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. Here, you can be proud that your work will drive the future of the health care, life sciences, industrial and consumer product solutions that Olympus brings to the world.
Entry Level Positions
To do your best work, you need a place that will support and inspire you. At Olympus, you will feel empowered to be your best through challenging work opportunities and ongoing opportunities for training and mentoring.
Common full-time, benefits eligible positions include:
- Marketing, Communications
- Finance, Accounting, Internal Audit
- Compliance, Legal
- Human Resources
- R&D and Manufacturing Engineering
- Supply Chain
Rotational Development Program
In addition to our various full-time roles, we also offer a rotational program for individuals who have already completed their degree.
The Olympus Corporation of the Americas (OCA) Rotational Development Program is a 24-month program, consisting of three 8-month rotations, designed to develop and train early talent through targeted rotational assignments and learning opportunities in one of our many business units and functions.
Our 2024 Rotational Development Program will begin in June, and will feature positions available in these following business areas:
Medical Solutions Group (Medical Marketing)
Our Medical Solutions Group (MSG) Marketing team leads the development and deployment of commercial strategics and tactics that drive growth within our innovative and market-leading product platforms. Launching new products, maximizing the impact of existing products, and managing the commercial success of our portfolio are all key aspects of our team. We partner cross functionally with several teams including sales, communications, professional education, and others in the Americas and globally to create and innovate.
The Rotational Development Program – Medical Marketing – will consist of rotations with 3 of our Product Marketing functions (Endoscopy, Respiratory, Service, Ear/Nose/Throat, Surgical Solutions, Urology/Gynecology) and will also include project work and exposure to Enterprise Solutions and Commercial Operations.
Location: hiring in Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA
Manufacturing Engineering
This position will be part of the single use endoscope (SUE) manufacturing engineering team. As a global leader in re-usable endoscope technologies across a broad range of therapeutic and diagnostic applications, Olympus is on a bold new journey to develop, launch, and support a range of SUE products to complement our re-useable scopes. The manufacturing engineering team is engaged along every step of this exciting journey including early-stage design for excellence (DfX) analyses to ensure designs are suitable to commercial scale manufacturing, manufacturing process and equipment design and development, design transfer to pilot and commercial manufacturing, and process improvement and sustaining support post launch. Each piece of the journey is critical to ensuring best in class process reliability, capacity, and cost effectiveness to enable Olympus to bring reliable and effective products to medical professionals around the world to fulfil our purpose of Making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.
Rotational areas within the SUE Manufacturing Engineering program will include:
- Engineering Project Management
- Manufacturing Process Development & Validation
- Equipment Development & Validation
Location: can be based in Brooklyn Park, MN or Westborough, MA
Quality Assurance Regulatory Affairs
Quality Assurance Regulatory Affairs is responsible for ensuring our products and services are safe and effective and that Olympus follows all regulations in the countries where our products are sold.
Rotational areas within the QARA group may include:
- Regulatory Affairs
- Design Quality Assurance Engineering
- Additional Quality or Regulatory Rotation (Auditing, Quality Management Systems, Customer Market Quality, or Manufacturing Quality)
Location: Westborough, MA
Digital Product Development
Digital Product Development is responsible for delivering all components of the Olympus Digital Ecosystem. This ecosystem includes capabilities such as Artificial Intelligence, Clinical Automation, Hospital Integration, and Internet of Things. These capabilities are delivered by a talented, global team across all product lines.
Rotational areas within the Digital Product Development group may include:
- Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)
- Systems Integration Engineering
- Testing Engineering
Location: Westborough, MA
Therapeutic Solutions Division Global Marketing
Come join a visionary team that is at the forefront of improving medical capabilities and health outcomes around the world! As an innovative, global leader in medical technology, the Therapeutic Solutions Division (TSD) of Olympus is transforming the field of medicine. We seek opportunities that continue to enhance our expertise in providing diagnostic and therapeutic solutions that help detect, prevent, and treat diseases.
Rotational areas within the TSD Global Marketing program may include:
- Market Intelligence
- Global Marketing and/or Regional Marketing
- Strategy & Portfolio Management
Location: Westborough, MA
Program Requirements:
- Completed Undergraduate degree. Requirements regarding degree major/discipline will vary by individual position and will be specified in the job description.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
- Additional requirements may vary by individual position.
- Open to travel / future relocation. (As a global medtech company, Olympus has a number of locations across the U.S. and internationally. Upon completion of the 2-year rotational program, participants may be required to relocate to another Olympus office for their full-time placement, based upon business need. Therefore, preference will be given to candidates who are open to future relocation.)
View all 2024 Rotational Development Program positions
FAQs
Does Olympus recruit or interview on campus?
Olympus recruits through various on-campus and off-campus activities. To get notifications of open positions and when we will be on your campus, sign up for our University Talent Network.
I found a position that I’m interested in posted on my school’s Career Services website. Can I apply through my school instead of your website?
No. If you apply only through your school, we will not receive your application. You MUST apply through Olympus’ website, careers.olympusamerica.com
Should I include a cover letter/transcript/writing sample/references/other when I send in my resume?
Just a cover letter! We encourage you to use your cover letter to provide us with insight into your interest in and qualifications for the position to which you are applying. Beyond that, you should not submit any other supporting documents. Depending on a candidate's qualifications, additional documents such as a writing sample and transcript may be requested of those applicants who advance further in the interview process.
What is the application deadline?
Applications are reviewed as they are received. We recommend current students looking for positions after graduation should start applying to jobs when you are in your final semester. Unless otherwise noted, positions posted are immediate openings, and hiring managers will be looking to start their new employee within a few months of posting.
I see a position labeled “Evergreen Requisition.” What does that mean?
An Evergreen Requisition is an advertisement for positions that Olympus hires for throughout the year. It is a way for Olympus to build a database of qualified, interested individuals for a particular job function so that when there is a need to fill that type of role, the hiring process will be faster. By applying to an Evergreen Requisition, you are expressing your interest for a particular job function within the Olympus family of companies. In addition to submitting your resume to an Evergreen Requisition, we encourage you to create a job search agent to be alerted when positions in your areas of interest become available.
I’ve submitted an application. How do I check the status?
Keep your login handy! You can log in to check the status of your application at any time. We will reach out to you if we need more information, or to schedule next steps.
Does Olympus provide Tuition Reimbursement for individuals to pursue graduate degrees?
Yes! Continuing education is encouraged and valued at Olympus, and we do have a tuition reimbursement program available to all full time employees.
What opportunities does Olympus offer for continued training and growth?
Employees are always encouraged to continue training and growth. Olympus offers opportunities such as in-house training programs and professional development sessions, networking and development opportunities through our Colleague Affinity Networks (CANs), and tuition reimbursement for continuing education.