Co-Op, Facilities, Plant & Project Engineering

ModernaTX • Norwood, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This winter/spring co-op is based at Moderna’s site in Norwood, Massachusetts, from January 18, 2027, through June 25, 2027. Applicants must be available for the full duration, and the role is 100% onsite in a GMP manufacturing environment. The co-op supports engineering, facilities, maintenance, or technical operations teams through hands-on technical problem-solving, data analysis, documentation, digital tools, project execution, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. Work is performed under the guidance of experienced team members and aligned with business needs and the co-op’s background and interests.

Depending on the team assignment, work may involve process equipment; plant and facilities systems; building management systems; controls and automation; engineering documentation; maintenance planning and scheduling; work and asset management; internal software and data applications; reliability; digital engineering; knowledge-management initiatives; or related technical functions. The position is not eligible for remote work.

Employment is contingent on the candidate’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons are eligible. Moderna is unable to offer immigration sponsorship for this role; candidates must already have U.S. work authorization and be able to maintain it without future sponsorship.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Controls/Automation Engineering, Robotics/Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems/Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Interest in engineering, manufacturing, facilities, automation and control systems, maintenance and work management, technical documentation, software/data applications, digital tools, or pharmaceutical/biotechnology operations.
• Familiarity with basic engineering, software, data, or technical principles and interest in applying structured problem-solving, system-level thinking, and data-driven methods to real-world technical challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to document work clearly and collaborate effectively with technical and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn quickly, manage assigned tasks, incorporate feedback, and work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Demonstrated professionalism, curiosity, ownership, and willingness to ask questions, take initiative, and develop new technical skills.
• Must be available for the entire co-op period, January 18, 2027, through June 25, 2027.
• Must already hold U.S. work authorization and be able to maintain that status without future sponsorship.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under U.S. export-control requirements to access export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to high-performing teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Desire to make an impact at a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.
• Exposure to engineering, data analysis, CAD, CMMS, BIM, automation/controls, programming or scripting, databases, software applications, or other digital tools.
• Prior co-op, internship, project, or lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Support scoped engineering, technical, or operational deliverables under the guidance of a manager or mentor.
• Collect, organize, trend, and analyze technical or operational data to support troubleshooting, decision-making, equipment performance, maintenance and work-management activities, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Support structured problem-solving and troubleshooting by reviewing engineering documentation, system data, and other information; identifying potential contributors; documenting observations; and helping evaluate practical improvements.
• Draft and maintain applicable GMP-compliant engineering documentation, such as technical summaries, procedures, work instructions, drawings, standards, change controls, deviation/CAPA support documentation, project records, and turnover documentation.
• Assist with digital engineering, software/data, and knowledge-management initiatives, including internal applications, dashboards, automated workflows, and testing or refinement of emerging AI-enabled tools where appropriate.
• Support engineering projects and operational improvements across applicable lifecycle phases, such as design, procurement, installation, start-up, equipment or drawing updates, system walkdowns, commissioning, qualification/validation support, project turnover, maintenance planning and scheduling, and work or asset-management improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Validation, Quality, Project Management, Digital/IT, vendors, and other stakeholders to support safe and effective execution.
• Communicate findings, progress, and recommendations through written documentation, presentations, and cross-functional discussions.
• Follow applicable GxP requirements, Good Documentation Practices, data-integrity expectations, company policies, SOPs, work instructions, and site safety procedures.
• Complete required training and seek opportunities to develop technical, digital, problem-solving, and professional skills.

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.
• May be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or an equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

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