2027 Future Talent Program – Manufacturing and Reliability Engineering Co-Op
About The Position
The Future Talent Program offers co-operative assignments lasting up to six months and involving one or more projects. In the Manufacturing & Supply Division, the Manufacturing and Reliability Engineering Co-op supports the ongoing operation of vaccine manufacturing facilities and equipment as a member of the Engineering, Maintenance and Utilities (EMU) organization, under the guidance of Reliability, Maintenance and Utilities Engineers. Because the work involves close interaction with GMP manufacturing, the position requires compliance with applicable gowning restrictions, such as removing jewelry, makeup, and false nails. This full-time co-op may include troubleshooting and technical and mechanical support for vaccine manufacturing operations; coordination with production support groups and capital project teams; development and maintenance of preventive maintenance programs; utility and building automation projects; and equipment reliability and site initiatives. The co-op will provide progress updates to a mentor and work with that mentor to develop personal and professional skills.
Requirements
- Be pursuing an associate, BS, or MS degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, with a focus on manufacturing process or a related field.
- Have communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily equipment troubleshooting and technical and mechanical support to vaccine manufacturing departments, including facilities in regular operation or start-up mode.
- Interact with production support groups, including technology, automation, and quality, as well as capital project teams while completing assignments.
- Provide the mentor with progress updates summarizing assignment status.
- Work with the assigned mentor to develop personal and professional skills.
- Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs.
- Support technical projects involving utilities such as clean steam, water for injection, chilled water, tower water, and glycol, as well as Air Handler Building Automation Systems (BAS), across multiple vaccine areas.
- Support equipment reliability projects and EMU West Point site initiatives across multiple vaccine areas.
- Comply with applicable GMP gowning restrictions for activities in manufacturing areas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
