Engineering Internship - Biotech

MSD Malaysia; Swords; Hybrid; EUR 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. is offering an Engineering Internship within the Engineering Centre of Excellence. The role supports site reliability, asset management, maintenance excellence, and continuous improvement across multiple engineering disciplines.

You will work with experienced engineers to analyze data, develop dashboards, and participate in investigations to improve safety and compliance. The internship provides hands-on exposure to large-scale manufacturing operations, collaboration with

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process, Mechatronics, Industrial, Manufacturing, Automation, Energy, Biomedical or related engineering field.
• Strong academic performance and interest in engineering/technology.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Python, R, MATLAB) preferred.
• Familiarity with engineering, manufacturing or maintenance environments.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Reliability Engineering or Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support multi-discipline site engineering projects (mechanical, electrical, automation, process, reliability, facilities, operations).
• Collect, organize, and analyze engineering/maintenance data to identify trends and improvements.
• Develop dashboards, reports and visualizations to support data-driven decisions.
• Assist in root cause investigations and problem-solving workshops.
• Prepare engineering documentation, reports, procedures and asset information management.
• Contribute to equipment reliability and asset performance reviews.
• Participate in studies, equipment assessments and process optimizations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelors/Masters)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Python

R

MATLAB

Job description

Job Title: Update - Engineering Internship Biotech Position Summary

The Engineering Centre of Excellence (CoE) is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Intern to support site engineering initiatives focused on reliability, asset management, maintenance excellence, operational performance, sustainability, and continuous improvement. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams while contributing to real-world projects that impact site performance, safety, and compliance. The successful candidate will work alongside a diverse and inclusive, multi-skilled team of highly motivated experienced engineers and subject matter experts to analyze data, support technical projects, solve engineering challenges, and develop practical solutions that improve operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Support site engineering projects across mechanical, electrical, automation, process, reliability, facilities, and operations disciplines.
• Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing engineering and maintenance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations to support data-driven decision making.
• Participate in troubleshooting activities, root cause investigations, and problem-solving workshops.
• Assist with engineering documentation, technical reports, procedures, and asset information management.
• Participate in equipment reliability and asset performance reviews.
• Contribute to engineering studies, equipment assessments, and process optimization activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and Validation.
• Present project findings and recommendations to engineering stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in one of the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Chemical Engineering Process Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Automation Engineering Energy Engineering Biomedical Engineering Or a related Engineering discipline

Strong academic performance with a demonstrated interest in engineering and technology.

Preferred Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, Python, R, MATLAB, or similar tools.

Familiarity with engineering, manufacturing, or maintenance environments.

Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Reliability Engineering, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to learn new engineering systems, software, and technologies quickly
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Positive attitude and strong commitment to safety and quality.

Learning Opportunities

The successful intern will have the opportunity to: Gain exposure to large-scale engineering and manufacturing operations. Work alongside experienced engineering professionals and subject matter experts. Develop practical skills in reliability, maintenance, asset management, and continuous improvement. Enhance data analytics and visualization capabilities. Participate in real engineering projects that deliver measurable business value. Build professional networks across multiple engineering disciplines.

PQ20 Required Skills

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Civil Engineering Project Management, Clinical Research, Data Analysis Tools, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Document Management, Engineering Physics, Health Economics, Lateral Thinking, Learning Agility, Logical Thinking, MATLAB, Mechanical Engineering, Office Applications, Process Development Engineering, Process Improvements, Project Engineering, Project Management, Reliability Engineering {+ 9 more}

Employer

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA

Job Details

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

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

Shift: Not Indicated

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): N/A

Job Posting End Date: 09/16/2026