Talent Program – Manufacturing and Reliability Engineering Co-Op

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features co‑operative assignments that last up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Manufacturing & Supply Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long‑term goals.

Under the guidance of Reliability, Maintenance and Utilities Engineers, the Manufacturing and Reliability Engineering Co‑op will support the ongoing operation of Vaccine Manufacturing facilities and equipment as a member of the Engineering, Maintenance and Utilities (EMU) organization. Given the close interaction with actual Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing, candidates need to be prepared to comply with GMP gowning restrictions for some of their activities (e.g. – remove jewelry, remove make‑up, remove false nails, etc.).

• Provide daily equipment troubleshooting, technical, and mechanical support to the daily operations of vaccine manufacturing departments. Facilities will be in regular operation or will be in start‑up mode.
• Interact with other production support groups (technology, automation, and quality) and capital project teams while completing assignments.
• Provide progress updates to mentor summarizing the status of the assignments.
• Work with assigned mentor to develop personal and professional skills.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs.
• Support utility (clean steam, water for injection, chilled water, tower water, glycol) and Air Handler Building Automation System (BAS) technical projects across multiple vaccine areas.
• Support equipment reliability projects and EMU West Point site initiatives across multiple vaccine areas.

Required Education,

Experience and Skills:

• Candidate must be pursuing an Associates, BS, or MS degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline, with a focus on manufacturing process or related field.
• Candidates must have communication, leadership and teamwork skills.

Preferred

Experience and Skills:

• Candidates should have previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred but not required.

Required Skills: Building Automation Systems, Cloud Data Catalog, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Detail‑Oriented, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Manufacturing, Manufacturing Support, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Metallurgy Science, Pharmaceutical Management, Production Support, Project Management, Python (Programming Language), Reliability Engineering, Software Proficiency, Technical Projects, Vendor Relationship Management

Preferred

Skills:

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This is a full‑time Co‑Op position.

Salary range: The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$ USD

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Employee Status:
Intern/Co‑op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements: 10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable

Shift: Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s): N/A

Job Posting End Date: 01/31/2026

Valid driving license:
No