Winter Co-op/Equipment and Process Engineering
Description of Department:
The packaging value stream in Marietta, PA performs secondary and tertiary packaging of vials and syringes of Vaccines. The department has three packaging lines. The technical department in packaging currently has 3 engineers and 6 technicians that support the operation including execution of all CAPEX and continuous improvement projects in addition to assisting with advance troubleshooting and root cause analysis for production and quality issues.
Job Description:
The packaging value stream will be executing some exciting projects to further automate the packaging processes. The engineering coop will work along side our experienced engineers to install and qualify new equipment such as an automated case packer and palletizer and robotics to automatically feed components onto the packaging line.
In addition, the engineering coop will help prepare the packaging lines to run new formats and products. As part of this work the engineering coop will help author and execute testing documentation in addition to coordinate vendors and troubleshoot issues as they arise. This opportunity will provide valuable hands on experience to work with contractors and a cross functional team to deliver these projects on time and in budget.
Basic Qualifications:
- Pursuing a BS degree in one of the following engineering fields: Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing/Technology, Electrical or Automation
- Able to work full-time (40 hours/week) throughout the 6-month co-op.
- Must have an active student status and/or within 12 months post-graduation from a BS or MS degree program. Post-doctoral candidates are not eligible.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Candidate should be able to:
- Influence and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to all levels within the organization as well as to outside agencies.
- Analyze data and implement changes.
- Work with a sense of urgency, flexibility, accountability and integrity while balancing multiple priorities and responsibilities.
- Function in an atmosphere of constant change with detailed accuracy and quality while meeting goals or deadlines.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships cross functionally particularly with procurement, QA, QC, and production.
- Ability to effectively manage projects in order to achieve deliverable and adhere to timelines and budgets.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Successfully pass a drug screen and background check prior to assignment target start date.
- Provide your own funding for relocation and commuting.