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Merck - West Point, PA, United States, 19486
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Engineering Co-op Position
Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity, and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, inclusion, and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
Global Engineering Solutions (GES) is responsible for the design, construction, and delivery of advanced manufacturing facilities and laboratories worldwide. We provide premier engineering solutions in the pharmaceutical industry through technical innovation and project management to deliver important life-saving medicines and vaccines to patients. With our extensive range of facilities and environments, our Engineers have opportunities to impact diverse areas within Large and Small Molecule within our Manufacturing Division and Animal Health lines of business, including Biological, Chemical, Automation, Capital Projects, Maintenance, Safety, Process Development, Technical Services, Utilities and Validation. Our Engineers provide solutions for internal and external manufacturing needs in support of operational efficiencies, continuous improvement, and innovations. This position in Global Engineering Solutions (GES) will help the successful candidate develop the sound leadership, communication, and technical skills needed to be successful in a fast-paced engineering environment.
The Future Talent Program features co-operative assignments that last up to 6 months and will include one or more primary assignments as well as smaller secondary assignments. These opportunities can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. This Engineering Co-op position is targeted for college students in their Junior or Senior year. The role involves learning and applying skills related to process engineering of pharmaceutical grade equipment for use in drug product and drug substance manufacturing.
We are seeking candidates with outstanding academic records of achievement and demonstrated leadership abilities, candidates who are analytical and inquisitive about the interrelationships of various components, and perceptive, quick learners committed to making a difference in the pursuit of manufacturing high-quality, market-leading pharmaceutical and vaccine products. The successful candidate's area of focus and specific assignments will be determined by business need at and during the co-op duration. The specific assignments and responsibilities will be determined closer to the co-op start date. During the assignment, general responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- The co-op employee will be challenged to apply their technical knowledge and data analysis and troubleshooting skills in the support of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and facilities, in a team-based environment.
- The ideal candidate will possess superior communication and interpersonal skills, a team player with the ability to work independently.
- The co-op candidate will be offered the opportunity to develop their leadership skills in the areas of diverse team building, vendor management, and process equipment development/design.
- The co-op will be provided coaching with assignment managers, mentors, and a "buddy."
- Prior experience with capital equipment specification and installation are preferred.
- Candidates possessing prior intern or co-op experience in a pharmaceutical engineering role will be given clear preference.
- Prior intern or co-op experience in the manufacturing or engineering sector, preferably in the pharmaceutical sector.
Education Minimum Requirement:
- This position is targeted for candidates in their Junior or Senior year at an accredited college/university.
- Candidates must be currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering (e.g., Chemical, Biomedical, Mechanical, etc.) or equivalent discipline. No prior experience is required.
- Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent resident of U.S.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Ideal candidate will possess superior communication and interpersonal skills, a team player with the ability to work independently.
- Candidates should have effective collaboration, written and oral communication, and problem-solving skills with desire to be innovative.
- Candidate must possess motivation, dependability, systems thinking and active listening.
- Prior experience with capital equipment specification and installation are preferred but not required.
- Candidates possessing prior intern or co-op experience in a pharmaceutical engineering role will be given clear preference.