2027 Future Talent Program ProcessProject Engineer Global Engineering Solutions Intern
Rahway, NJ - USA
Job Summary
Job Description
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 youll 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 Large and Small Molecule areas 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 leadership communication and technical skills needed to be successful in a fast-paced engineering environment.
The Future Talent Program features internship assignments that last up to 10-12 weeks and will include one or more primary 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 Internship position is targeted for college students in their Junior or Senior year. The role involves learning and applying skills related to process and project engineering. During your assignment you will be surrounded with a support network and receive coaching from your assignment manager mentors and a buddy.
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 candidates area of focus and specific assignments will be determined by business need at and during the intern duration. The specific assignments and responsibilities will be determined closer to the intern start date. During the assignment general responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Apply technical knowledge data analysis and troubleshooting skills to support pharmaceutical manufacturing processes facilities and engineering activities.
Take ownership of assigned work and deliver results with appropriate guidance and support in a team-based environment.
Develop leadership and execution skills through exposure to vendor management technical decision-making and engineering project support.
Depending on the assignment area responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Support process and project engineering activities for pharmaceutical manufacturing processes facilities utilities equipment and capital projects across areas such as API Oral Solid Dosage Biologics Vaccine or Sterile operations.
Review project design deliverables technical documentation and equipment lifecycle activities including specification selection testing commissioning troubleshooting qualification and clarification as needed with vendors construction personnel and cross-functional team members.
Assist with planning tracking and coordinating team work to support schedule quality budget and cost expectations.
Support construction field or operational activities by observing work reviewing quality expectations and helping ensure activities are performed safely and in accordance with applicable standards.
Engage with vendors construction personnel operations and cross-functional team members to support execution and resolve questions as needed.
Use planning prioritization and project/time management skills to help deliver quality work on time.
Ability to travel both domestic and international based on business need.
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 bachelors or masters 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:
Strong communication collaboration active listening and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently when needed.
Problem-solving skills curiosity and a desire to be innovative and contribute to continuous improvement.
Demonstrated motivation dependability systems thinking and the ability to assess information and contribute to practical solutions.
Interest in engineering manufacturing project delivery and continuous improvement in a technical environment.
Prior co-op internship academic project or work experience in an engineering manufacturing or related technical environment is preferred but not required.
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer at the discretion of the company.
Salary range:
The salary range for this role is $39908 - $111111
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Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)Relocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
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10/30/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA is known as “Merck” in the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico. We are known as “MSD” in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America & Asia Pacific. We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicine ... View more