2026 Summer Intern - Automation, Data/Digital
About The Position
The department provides automation support for manufacturing operations across two biologics drug substance facilities, including process support equipment and utilities. The team enables new product launches, commercial manufacturing, and tech transfers; ensures compliant operation and maintenance of automation systems; supports capital projects; collaborates with site functions to address quality events; drives continuous improvement to enhance throughput; and leads site-wide data and digital initiatives. This internship position is located in Oceanside, on-site. The Opportunity Asset Modeling (PI AF): Translate P&IDs into standardized PI Asset Framework templates; build asset hierarchies by linking real-time DCS/PLC data tags to key equipment (e.g., bioreactors, chromatography). Event Capture (PI EF): Configure Event Frame templates and define logic triggers to automatically capture critical data for batch-driven processes and support operations (CIP/Sterilization). DCS Support & Testing: Assist in the configuration and troubleshooting of the Emerson DeltaV DCS, including supporting the execution of testing protocols (FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ). Documentation & Compliance: Support the creation of engineering specifications (URS, FS, DDS) and ensure systems adhere to cGMP, GAMP, and regulatory standards. Execution: Complete assigned technical and analytical tasks with increasing autonomy, strictly following a structured training plan. Analysis: Document objectives, methods, and outcomes of work, identifying key findings and forward-looking recommendations. Presentation: Summarize and communicate results through a formal oral presentation and a final poster presentation. Program Highlights Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship. Program start dates are in May/June (Summer). A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship . Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects. Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student)
- STEM major with coursework in Biomanufacturing, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Bioengineering, or similar
- Familiarity with spreadsheets like Microsoft Excel with a basic understanding of how to organize data and use them to do calculations
- Experience with presentations using programs like Google Slides or PowerPoint
- Time management: organizing to-do lists, setting priorities, and following through to meet goals and deadlines
- Experience with organizational software: Google calendar or others
Nice To Haves
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
- Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion
- Outstanding communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Integrity, Courage, and Passion that complements our company culture
- Interest in a STEM career, preferably in biotech/pharma
- Careful, detail-oriented working style
- Commitment to being trained in a new area and asking questions to support learning
- Adaptive learner who can adjust to change easily
Responsibilities
- Translate P&IDs into standardized PI Asset Framework templates
- Build asset hierarchies by linking real-time DCS/PLC data tags to key equipment (e.g., bioreactors, chromatography)
- Configure Event Frame templates and define logic triggers to automatically capture critical data for batch-driven processes and support operations (CIP/Sterilization)
- Assist in the configuration and troubleshooting of the Emerson DeltaV DCS, including supporting the execution of testing protocols (FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ)
- Support the creation of engineering specifications (URS, FS, DDS) and ensure systems adhere to cGMP, GAMP, and regulatory standards
- Complete assigned technical and analytical tasks with increasing autonomy, strictly following a structured training plan
- Document objectives, methods, and outcomes of work, identifying key findings and forward-looking recommendations
- Summarize and communicate results through a formal oral presentation and a final poster presentation
Benefits
- Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship
- Program start dates are in May/June (Summer)
- A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship
- Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects
- Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry
- paid holiday time off benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
