Manufacturing Digital Systems Intern

Company: Tech World Networking

About the Role

This is a temporary role with a third-party agency partner. The internship provides hands-on experience in manufacturing, quality improvement, and data analysis within a biotechnology environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the continuous improvement, adoption, and user experience of digital tools used across Manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing users and cross-functional partners to:
• Develop and maintain training materials.
• Collect and analyze user feedback.
• Track system-related activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and digital system usability.
• Gain hands-on experience supporting key Manufacturing platforms, including PI data historian, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Tulip application platform.
• Support improvements that enhance the experience of end users across Manufacturing digital systems.
• Review and update existing MES job aids to ensure accuracy and alignment with current system functionality and Manufacturing processes.
• Help develop new MES job aids, quick-reference guides, visual instructions, and other user-support materials.
• Review open MES worksheets on a weekly or biweekly cadence, identify outstanding owners, and prepare follow-up communications for timely closure.
• Maintain trackers for open worksheets, user feedback, common system issues, support requests, deviations, and recurring user challenges.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• PI data historian
• Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
• Tulip application platform
• Microsoft Office (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Business, or a related discipline.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, user-friendly documentation.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to collect, organize, interpret, and communicate data.
• Detail-oriented approach to reviewing documentation, tracking follow-up actions, and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. The company does not provide sponsorship for internships/co-ops or entry-level roles.
• Must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before May 2027.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), PI data historian, Tulip, or comparable Manufacturing technology platforms.
• Interest in digital manufacturing, operational technology, process improvement, or Manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with regulated environments, including biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other GMP-related industries.
• Experience creating training materials, job aids, standard work documents, or quick-reference guides.

Program Details

• Full-time, paid co-op: $25.00 – $35.00 USD/hour.
• Program Dates: January – July 2027.
• Application Deadline: November 15th, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the posting may close prior to the deadline.