Engineering Co-Op

About the Role

The Engineering Co-Op is responsible for various maintenance and cGMP system tasks. Will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced engineers and contribute to various aspects of engineering projects. Should have the willingness to take on special projects and be naturally inclined to take ownership of tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in the application of principles, methods, and techniques of engineering.
• Serve as leader of assigned projects and manage a schedule and tracking daily progress.
• Execute validation activities on critical manufacturing equipment and utilities.
• Investigate and execute manufacturing process improvement projects.
• Create and update asset management documents related to preventative maintenance and calibration requirements.
• Write process, utilities, and validation procedures, evaluate test results, write reports, and process action to be taken within the quality system.
• Drive practical knowledge of science and technology into all levels of the manufacturing organization for improved plant performance.
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve improvement objectives, and monitor daily operations to find improvement opportunities.
• Work with production operators, maintenance technicians, and vendor staff on solving technical problems.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Team player and effectively collaborate with internal departments.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing industry.
• Demonstrates ability to handle multiple responsibilities at any given time.
• AutoCAD and Microsoft Word/Excel experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited Chemical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering program. Other related majors may be considered.
• Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or graduate level.
• Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills.

Cooperative Education Requirements

• Part-time student status for an accredited Engineering degree program.
• Ability to work on-site at least 35 hours per week during standard business hours.
• Must be available for the full duration of the co-op term (e.g., January to May).

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.