2027 Future Talent Program - Device Development & Technology - Device Technical Operations - Co-op

MSD • Wilson, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The 2027 Future Talent Program Co-op in Device Development & Technology (DD&T), Device Technical Operations, is a full-time co-op opportunity lasting up to six months at the Wilson, North Carolina site. The position focuses on device and combination product production and processing development technology. DD&T is part of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Device Development, a Global R&D division responsible for translating therapeutic agents into functional drug and combination products. DD&T develops and commercializes inhaled, nasal, and parenteral medical delivery devices for vaccines, biologics, and small molecules.

The co-op will work closely with and receive mentorship from an experienced pharmaceutical industry scientist on one or more research projects. The student will participate in departmental and project-team meetings, gain exposure to pharmaceutical drug development, and present research results orally and in writing. Candidates should demonstrate strong academic performance, communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to work in a multifunctional environment.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a college or institution and pursuing a degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Design, or an equivalent field; B.S. and M.S. candidates are strongly preferred.
• Be available for a co-op of up to six months at the Wilson, North Carolina site.
• Have solid medical device and/or combination product testing knowledge.
• Have a strong understanding of basic engineering skills and scientific principles.
• Have fundamental analytical characterization skills, including test method development, data analysis, and interpretation of results.
• Have experience with mechanical testing, imaging, and measurement equipment and techniques, including tensile/compression testing, surface characterization, material testing, X-ray computed tomography, rheometry, and microscopy.
• Have collaboration, ideation, and prototyping skills, including developing proof of concepts and working prototypes and conducting functional testing.
• Have experience with 3D CAD modeling and 2D drawing creation, such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Have awareness of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and stack-up analysis.
• Have a basic understanding of plastics processing and manufacturing processes and automation equipment, including injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding.
• Have fluency in finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
• Have excellent verbal, written, and formal presentation skills, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or a similar regulated industry is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on one or more research projects focused on device and combination product production and processing development technology.
• Participate in departmental and project-team meetings related to the drug development process.
• Present research results in oral and written formats.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a multifunctional environment.
• Develop concepts and prototypes, and conduct functional testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed