External Supply Management Engineering Intern

Bayer • Indiana Township, PA

10d • $24 - $46

About The Position

This role supports medical device manufacturing within Bayer’s pharmaceutical group and is part of the External Supply Management organization, which oversees FDA- and ISO-regulated contract manufacturing operations. The intern supports technical projects, process improvements, product transfers, and design upgrades while gaining experience working with engineers, suppliers, and manufacturing teams in a regulated medical device environment. The role has a local scope.

Requirements

• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical skills through coursework and/or extracurricular activities.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Must be entering sophomore through graduate year of college.
• Ability to generate and/or execute test methods and protocols.
• Strong customer focus with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to independently develop ideas and solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, goal-oriented mindset, and demonstrated work ethic.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship, co-op, laboratory, manufacturing, or engineering project experience.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with medical device manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the External Supply Management Medical Device team on product transfers, continuous improvement initiatives, and design upgrades.
• Conduct and document technical activities, working independently when required.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, determine next steps, and communicate recommendations to the responsible engineer.
• Conduct project management activities, testing, and trials; analyze results; communicate observations and conclusions verbally and in writing; and recommend next steps.
• Improve production processes and manufacturing techniques to meet cost of goods sold (COGS) and quality targets.
• Apply engineering principles and technical knowledge to support projects, drive results, and communicate progress with project teams.
• Support engineers with operations management activities and manufacturing initiatives.

Benefits

• Potential additional compensation may include a bonus or commission, if relevant.
• Potential additional benefits may include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, and sick leave, if relevant.

What This Job Offers

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