Process Engineer Intern

PCI Pharma Services • Rockford, IL

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About The Position

The Process Engineer Intern, part of the Operations department in Assembly, evaluates and analyzes production processes to help optimize efficiency and productivity. The role collects and analyzes production-line output and validated capability data, contributes to process improvement initiatives, and collaborates with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement. The intern also helps validate improvements through experiments, trials, and tests, and communicates findings through reports, presentations, and documentation. The role requires adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies and procedures. Attendance is an essential function. The hiring rate is $20 per hour, with eligibility for an annual performance bonus. The position is primarily performed at a desk and/or in an office environment for three-quarters or more of the day, with typically moderate noise.

Requirements

• Working toward a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• College-level math skills.
• Advanced computer skills, including the ability to perform complex computer tasks and operate various computer programs.
• Full professional proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing for professional needs.
• High reasoning ability, including solving practical problems and interpreting varied instructions in situations with limited standardization.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to effectively present information to different audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to demonstrate original thinking and creativity.
• Ability to conduct oneself professionally.

Responsibilities

• Collect data using Factory MES to determine average output rates for designated production lines.
• Gather validated data and record the validated capability of focus production lines, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for process optimization.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with experiments, trials, and tests to validate process improvements and enhancements.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation communicating findings and recommendations.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and training sessions to develop technical skills and knowledge.
• Follow safety protocols, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors, project leads, or the Manager/Supervisor.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health insurance, including dental and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k).
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

What This Job Offers

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