2026 Co-Op, Process Engineering

Moderna • Norwood, MA

23h • $20 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will support process engineering activities for either Drug Substance (DS) or Drug Product (DP) manufacturing within a GMP-regulated environment. This co-op position provides hands-on exposure to process equipment projects, engineering documentation, and data-driven continuous improvement efforts across the equipment lifecycle. You will contribute to improving equipment performance, strengthening inspection readiness, and enabling compliant, reliable manufacturing through cross-functional collaboration and disciplined execution. This position will run from January 13th-December 11th, 2026.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong ownership, follow-through, and ability to manage time against program timelines.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles and a strong interest in applying them in real-world manufacturing environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to support decisions and improvements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work well in a team-oriented, cross-functional environment.
• A proactive approach to learning, ownership of assignments, and applying new skills.
• This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• Candidates must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of engineering projects for manufacturing process equipment across key lifecycle phases, including design, procurement, installation, start-up support, commissioning, validation, and qualification activities.
• Assist with the creation, review, and maintenance of equipment lifecycle documentation, such as specifications, drawings, turnover packages, SOP/WI inputs, and other technical records, ensuring traceability and alignment with project and quality requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and readiness initiatives focused on improving equipment reliability, reducing events and user interventions, and strengthening process robustness.
• Apply structured problem-solving and data-driven approaches to support equipment and process improvements, including summarizing performance, identifying trends, and documenting outcomes.
• Analyze and interpret data from sources such as Maximo (CMMS), including work orders, preventive maintenance records, downtime, and event history, and support basic reliability assessments (e.g., MTBF/MTTF).
• Support quality system–facing project work by assisting with documentation that interfaces with GMP quality systems, such as change controls, deviations, and CAPAs, under guidance and mentorship.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T), Facilities, Validation, Quality, and manufacturing end users to ensure projects remain aligned, coordinated, and on schedule.
• Follow GxP requirements, SOPs/work instructions, good documentation practices (GDP), data integrity expectations, and required training to ensure work is inspection-ready and audit compliant.
• Communicate progress, findings, and recommendations clearly to peers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Additional duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Benefits

• Free premium access to meditation and mindfulness classes
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, volunteer days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Location-specific perks and extras

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern