Co-Op, Facilities, Plant & Project Engineering

Moderna • Norwood, MA

10d • $20 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

This winter/spring co-op is based at Moderna’s site in Norwood, Massachusetts, and runs from January 18, 2027, through June 25, 2027. Applicants must be available for the full co-op term. The role supports engineering, facilities, maintenance, and technical operations teams in a GMP manufacturing environment, providing hands-on experience with technical problem-solving, data analysis, documentation, digital tools, project execution, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities vary according to team assignment and 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; or digital engineering and knowledge-management initiatives. Work is performed under the guidance of experienced team members and is aligned with business needs and the co-op’s background and interests.

The position is 100% onsite and is not eligible for remote work. Moderna cannot offer immigration sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already have U.S. work authorization that they can maintain without future sponsorship. The position may involve access to export-controlled technology or data; eligibility is limited to U.S. persons as defined in the posting.

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 structured problem-solving, system-level thinking, and data-driven methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document work clearly and collaborate 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, willingness to ask questions and take initiative, and interest in developing technical skills.
• Must be available for the entire co-op term, January 18, 2027, through June 25, 2027.
• Must already hold U.S. work authorization and be able to maintain it without future sponsorship.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under applicable export-control requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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.

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 support for 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, which may include design, procurement, installation, start-up, equipment or drawing updates, system walkdowns, commissioning, qualification/validation support, project turnover, maintenance planning and scheduling, and work and 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 pursue learning opportunities to build technical, digital, problem-solving, and professional skills.

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.
• Potential eligibility 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