Co-Op, Automation, Digital Manufacturing & Controls

Moderna • Norwood, MA

11d • $20 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a winter/spring co-op opportunity based at Moderna’s Norwood, Massachusetts site, running from January 18, 2027, through June 25, 2027. Applicants must be available for the full co-op duration. The role is 100% onsite and is not eligible for remote work.

The co-op supports digital, software, data, automation, controls, and manufacturing systems capabilities used by Moderna’s manufacturing and operational teams. Working alongside Manufacturing, Digital, Automation, Quality, and Engineering teams, the student will contribute to initiatives involving manufacturing data, system integrations, reporting, analytics, data quality, and continuous improvement. Projects may involve analyzing manufacturing data, improving data visibility, documenting systems and processes, troubleshooting data issues, developing dashboards or applications, and evaluating digital technologies that can support manufacturing operations.

The position offers hands-on exposure to how manufacturing data is generated, managed, integrated, and used in a regulated GMP environment. The co-op will learn about GMP manufacturing systems, regulated data practices, and digital technologies used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing while contributing to projects for operational teams. Responsibilities may include developing and testing applications, data products, APIs, integrations, and automation solutions; supporting testing, troubleshooting, documentation, validation, and data analysis; and learning the manufacturing processes behind the data.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Biotechnology, or a related technical field.
• Basic understanding of one or more technical areas such as programming, databases, APIs, automation, controls, version control, or information systems, gained through coursework, projects, or previous experience.
• Experience analyzing data using at least one tool such as Python, Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, or a similar tool.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot problems methodically.
• Interest in learning about GMP manufacturing and computerized systems.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to cross-functional teams.
• Curiosity about process automation development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must already hold U.S. work authorization and be able to maintain that status without future sponsorship; Moderna is unable to offer immigration sponsorship for this role.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under applicable U.S. export control requirements; the posting identifies eligible individuals as citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees.
• Must be available for the full co-op duration, January 18, 2027, through June 25, 2027.

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
• Familiarity with regulated manufacturing concepts such as data integrity, traceability, validation, ISA-95, or change management.
• Hands-on technical experience through coursework, personal projects, research, internships, open-source contributions, or an optional code/project portfolio such as GitHub.
• Prior experience in a GMP environment.
• Exposure to Manufacturing Execution Systems, Process Control Systems, Data Historian Systems, SCADA, SQL, ERP, PCS, or PLC-based automation systems.
• Experience completing technical projects involving system integration, automation, or software development.
• Interest in making an impact at a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Work with automation engineers and developers to learn automation platforms, tools, and best practices.
• Assist in developing, configuring, integrating, and testing digital, automation, controls, and manufacturing systems, including PCS, MES, data platforms, and PLC-based systems.
• Develop, test, and deploy software applications, data products, APIs, integrations, or automation solutions for manufacturing and operational needs.
• Apply software and engineering practices including version control, code review, testing, debugging, modular development, and technical documentation.
• Build or update dashboards, reports, analytical tools, or data products using Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, or other relevant technologies.
• Troubleshoot data-flow issues between manufacturing systems, databases, and reporting tools.
• Assist with testing changes to manufacturing data systems, reports, and integrations before deployment.
• Document system configurations, data flows, business processes, troubleshooting steps, and standard work.
• Work with Manufacturing, Automation, Quality, and Digital teams to understand business, operational, and technical needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Support investigations by gathering system data, logs, timestamps, and other technical information.
• Participate in project meetings, daily team discussions, and technical reviews.
• Assist with user acceptance testing, regression testing, and validation-related activities for GMP computerized systems.
• Review data trends and summarize findings for engineers, manufacturing teams, or project leads.
• Learn manufacturing processes to understand the context of the data being handled.
• Support GMP documentation, testing, and validation activities.
• Follow and apply industry and GMP standards in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

Benefits

• Free premium access to meditation and mindfulness classes.
• Subsidized commuter benefits.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, volunteer days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown.
• Location-specific perks and extras.
• May be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or an equity award, subject to plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern