2026 Summer Internship Program: Manufacturing Science Process Science

Takeda • Lexington, MA

1d • $21 - $46 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Manufacturing Sciences – Downstream group, you will provide technical and scientific support focusing on developing process data analytics tools to enhance monitoring and decision-making in commercial-scale production. The role includes creating automated dashboards and visualization methods to streamline process data presentation, enable real-time trend identification, and improve process understanding. You will also support multivariate modeling efforts, such as SIMCA batch evolution modeling, to evaluate process performance, detect deviations, and drive data-driven improvements. By building and applying these tools, you will also contribute to strengthening process robustness, efficiency, and compliance while supporting technology transfer and routine manufacturing activities.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a Bachelors or a Master’s in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in data analysis and visualization
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team and communicate technical findings clearly.
• A passion for science and an interest in careful investigation and creative, analytical thinking.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship
• Must be currently enrolled in a degree program graduating December 2026 or later
• The internship program is 10-12 weeks depending on the two start dates (May 26th-August 14th or June 15th- August 21st)
• The intern must be able to commit to one of these time frames
• Able to work full time 40 hours a week during internship dates

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with programming languages (e.g. Python) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Creating and improving upon Spotfire dashboards to automate process data presentation
• Creating and improving upon SIMCA batch evolution models for Downstream unit operations
• Presentation of manufacturing process data to cross-functional teams
• Demonstrate teamwork/collaboration and the ability to communicate appropriately and effectively.
• Be customer focused, results oriented, science driven and embrace Takeda's values.
• Have the attitude to proactively learn new technologies
• Assist in analyzing complex technical problems, then finding and implementing solutions.
• Apply fundamental scientific and biological principles to practical technical challenges.

Benefits

• Paid sick time
• Civic Duty paid time off
• Participation at company volunteer events
• Participation at company sponsored special events
• Access to on-site fitness center (where available)
• Commuter Benefit: To offset your work-commute expenses, Takeda provides U.S. employees with a fixed monthly subsidy to be used for either public transportation (transit) or parking.

What This Job Offers

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