2026 Future Talent Program - Global Workplace and Enterprise Services PA Operations - Co-Op

Merck • Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Future Talent Program features co-operative assignments that last up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Global Services division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the experience of working at our organization. The vision for the Global Workplace and Enterprise Services (GWES) based in Pennsylvania is to improve patient’s lives by providing world-class facility services & solutions that enable innovative research, medicines, & vaccines. PA GWES is responsible for the company sites located in southeastern PA - West Point, Upper Gwynedd, North Wales, Springhouse, and WeWork Philadelphia. Our organizational responsibilities include Region and Site Master Planning, Site Security, Site Services/Facilities Management, Utility & Energy Operations, Maintenance & Engineering, Project Delivery & Reliability, and Process Excellence & Strategy Operations. Work assignment will be project related at the West Point site with a deliverable in mind. Work closely with the various teams within the PA GWES organization (Facilities Management, Utility Energy Operation, Maintenance & Engineering, Project Delivery, and Process Excellence & Strategy Operations) in gaining hands-on experience through assisting with maintenance activities, operational data trending, participating in daily/weekly planning meetings and assisting with capital projects from the initial concept through execution planning. Partner with teams to create visual dashboards to track priorities and KPIs, leveraging standards established and expanding to all departments. Support Gemba (Go-See) program. This involves participating in safety walkdowns. Develop digital tools to (a) implement automation where possible to accelerate information flow across data systems, audience ranging from VP to manager levels (b) implement innovative technologies to simplify processes. Gain project experience by regularly attending portfolio meetings and reviewing broad spectrum of facility related projects; put into a schedule with deliverables; physically monitor projects and report status (e.g. spend to date and current forecast).

Requirements

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Engineering, or related field.
• Candidates must have Majors Sought: Bus. - Business & Engineering, Eng. - Chemical Engineering, Eng. - Electrical Engineering, Eng. - Environmental Engineering, Eng. - Mechanical Engineering, Eng. - Construction Management, Eng.- Bio-Med Engineering.
• Candidates must have level(s) of Experience Sought: Beginner - Limited or no previous work experience/first Co-op or Intermediate - Some related work or volunteer experience/second Co-op or Advanced - Previous related work experience/final Co-op
• Candidates must be available for a period of 6 months.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and undergo federal background checks for access to classified systems.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum GPA: 3.00

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective organizational skills and implement appropriate communication and planning.
• Keep abreast of new developments in area of responsibility, and recommend changes to improve service, operation, reliability, efficiency, and state-of-the-art applications.
• Responsible for learning and adhering to all our Company Safety, Health, Environmental, GMP and regulatory requirements (as required by task).
• Work with minimum supervision and exercise independent judgment in the daily performance of his/her duties.
• Perform necessary administrative duties to ensure maintenance of records, reports, and associated tasks.

What This Job Offers

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