2026 Co-Op, Engineering Instruments & Controls

Moderna • Norwood, MA

1d • $20 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

The Role Moderna is seeking a Control Systems / Automation & AI Co-Op to support a high-priority digital automation initiative focused on Building Automation Systems (BAS) and AI-assisted alarm analysis for critical manufacturing facilities. This role will support the global deployment of an AI-enabled system that assists engineering teams in diagnosing and responding to critical HVAC and facilities alarms. The Co-Op will work closely with experienced BAS, Controls, and Automation engineers to help structure engineering knowledge and operational context so it can be effectively used by AI tools. Here’s What You’ll Do Reviewing and understanding HVAC mechanical and control documentation (e.g., P&IDs, control logic, alarm definitions) Assisting with the construction and organization of a Facilities and Controls Knowledge Base for AI consumption Supporting Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) workflows, including testing and refinement Working with BAS and controls concepts such as: HVAC control strategies for critical environments Sensors, actuators, and control loops BACnet communication Time-series data (e.g., OSI PI) Assisting with testing AI responses using Moderna’s corporate ChatGPT platform Supporting documentation and procedure development This role is decision-support focused and does not involve operating or modifying regulated production systems. Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications) Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or higher degree in: Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Control Systems / Automation Robotics or Mechatronics Or a related Engineering program Interest in automation, control systems, and applied AI Ability to read and interpret technical engineering documentation Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Comfortable learning new tools and technical domains Interest in system-level thinking across mechanical, controls, and data domains This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work. At Moderna, we are focused on delivering on our mission by enabling talent to thrive. For this role, we are currently unable to offer immigration sponsorship. Candidates must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship. Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications) Coursework or experience in: Control systems or automation HVAC systems or building systems Data analysis, scripting, or software tools (Python, JSON/YAML, Node-RED, etc.) Exposure to PLCs, DDCs, or BAS concepts Interest in AI-enabled engineering tools or data-driven systems Reporting Structure The Co-Op will report directly to a Principal Engineer in Digital Automation within Facilities & Engineering, and work closely with BAS and Controls SMEs. Why This Role Is Unique Exposure to real-world industrial automation in a regulated manufacturing environment Hands-on experience with AI-assisted engineering workflows Opportunity to contribute to a global deployment impacting multiple Moderna sites Strong mentorship and learning opportunities across automation, controls, and digital systems Pay & Benefits At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our co-op benefits are designed to support you during your time with us —at work, at home, and everywhere in between. 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 The salary range for this role is $20.00 - $60.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance. About Moderna Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities. We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S. If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities. Our Working Model As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment. 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By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at [email protected]. Export Control Notice This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license. Our Mission and Vision At Moderna we are pioneering the development of a new class of drugs made of messenger RNA (mRNA). This novel drug platform builds on the discovery that modified mRNA can direct the body’s cellular machinery to produce nearly any protein of interest, from native proteins to antibodies and other entirely novel protein constructs that can have therapeutic activity inside and outside of cells. We have a clear mission to propel the field of mRNA science forward and deliver new medicines to patients and a unique vision for how to achieve this mission. Our Mission: To deliver on the promise of transformative messenger RNA (mRNA) science to bring new medicines to patients. Our Vision: To unlock the potential of mRNA by establishing an ecosystem of teams and partners that will work together to develop the broadest possible array of drugs, across diverse therapeutic areas and routes of administration, for serious diseases that are not treatable today. Third Party Staffing Agencies Moderna does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. For the protection of all parties involved in the recruiting process, resumes will only be accepted from recruiters/agencies if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position. Unsolicited resumes sent to Moderna from recruiters/agencies do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter/agency and Moderna and do not obligate Moderna to pay fees if we hire from those resumes. 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Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or higher degree in: Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Control Systems / Automation Robotics or Mechatronics Or a related Engineering program
• Interest in automation, control systems, and applied AI
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable learning new tools and technical domains
• Interest in system-level thinking across mechanical, controls, and data domains
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or experience in: Control systems or automation HVAC systems or building systems Data analysis, scripting, or software tools (Python, JSON/YAML, Node-RED, etc.)
• Exposure to PLCs, DDCs, or BAS concepts
• Interest in AI-enabled engineering tools or data-driven systems

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and understanding HVAC mechanical and control documentation (e.g., P&IDs, control logic, alarm definitions)
• Assisting with the construction and organization of a Facilities and Controls Knowledge Base for AI consumption
• Supporting Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) workflows, including testing and refinement
• Working with BAS and controls concepts such as: HVAC control strategies for critical environments Sensors, actuators, and control loops BACnet communication Time-series data (e.g., OSI PI)
• Assisting with testing AI responses using Moderna’s corporate ChatGPT platform
• Supporting documentation and procedure development

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