2026 Future Talent Program - Global Workplace & Enterprise Services Maintenance & Engineering - Co-op

Merck•Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Future Talent Program features co-operative assignments that last up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Global Services division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. Job Description Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the experience of working at our organization. The vision for the Global Workplace and Enterprise Services (GWES) based in Pennsylvania is to improve patient’s lives by providing world-class facility services & solutions that enable innovative research, medicines, & vaccines. Work assignment will be project related, with a deliverable in mind. Work closely with the Maintenance and Engineering (M&E) Operations in gaining hands-on experience through assisting with maintenance activities, operational data trending, and capital projects from the initial concept through construction and startup. Assist the maintenance storeroom with continuous improvement projects by automating processes. Support projects within the maintenance shops to install new equipment, process improvements and developing standards. Assist with the metrics for various M&E Scorecards and develop dashboards. Gain project experience by regularly attending portfolio meetings and reviewing broad spectrum of facility related projects; put into a schedule with deliverables; physically monitor projects and report status (e.g. spend to date and current forecast). Primary Activities: Maintain effective organizational skills and implement appropriate communication and planning. Keep abreast of new developments in area of responsibility, and recommend changes to improve service, operation, reliability, efficiency, and state-of-the-art applications. Responsible for learning and adhering to all our Company Safety, Health, Environmental, GMP and regulatory requirements (as required by task). Work with minimum supervision and exercise independent judgment in the daily performance of his/her duties. Perform necessary administrative duties to ensure maintenance of records, reports, and associated tasks. Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security. Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's program in Engineering, or related field.
Candidates must have Majors Sought: Bus. - Business & Engineering, Bus. - Finance, Bus. - Operations Management, Eng. - Architectural Engineering, Eng. - Chemical Engineering, Eng. - Civil Engineering, Eng. - Electrical Engineering, Eng. - Environmental Engineering, Eng. - Mechanical Engineering, Eng. - Property Management, Eng. - Construction Management
Candidates must be available for a period of 6 months.
Must be able to work flexible hours and undergo federal background check for access to classified systems.

Nice To Haves

Candidates should have Minimum GPA: 3.00
Candidates should have level(s) of Experience Sought: Beginner - Limited or no previous work experience/first Co-op or Intermediate - Some related work or volunteer experience/second Co-op or Advanced - Previous related work experience/final Co-op

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Maintenance and Engineering (M&E) Operations in gaining hands-on experience through assisting with maintenance activities, operational data trending, and capital projects from the initial concept through construction and startup.
Assist the maintenance storeroom with continuous improvement projects by automating processes.
Support projects within the maintenance shops to install new equipment, process improvements and developing standards.
Assist with the metrics for various M&E Scorecards and develop dashboards.
Gain project experience by regularly attending portfolio meetings and reviewing broad spectrum of facility related projects; put into a schedule with deliverables; physically monitor projects and report status (e.g. spend to date and current forecast).
Maintain effective organizational skills and implement appropriate communication and planning.
Keep abreast of new developments in area of responsibility, and recommend changes to improve service, operation, reliability, efficiency, and state-of-the-art applications.
Responsible for learning and adhering to all our Company Safety, Health, Environmental, GMP and regulatory requirements (as required by task).
Work with minimum supervision and exercise independent judgment in the daily performance of his/her duties.
Perform necessary administrative duties to ensure maintenance of records, reports, and associated tasks.