Engineering IPT Internship - Brinny

MSD Malaysia; Ballinacurra; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship (Fixed Term)

Job summary

MSD Malaysia in Cork, Ireland seeks an Engineering IPT Intern for a 6–9 month placement to support daily operations in a regulated manufacturing facility.

You will gain hands-on experience in engineering activities, data management, and continuous improvement while collaborating with cross‑functional teams in a GMP environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree (Level 8) in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical), or a related discipline.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, EHS, Manufacturing).
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and a keen interest in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Audits & Inspections: Conduct routine site walk-throughs to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and compliance issues across laboratories and manufacturing suites.
• Project Support: Assist the engineering & operations teams with equipment upgrades and vendor management.
• EHS & Compliance: Ensure all operations adhere strictly to GMP standards, environmental sustainability goals, and safety protocols.
• Data Management: Prepare and update engineering metrics, KPI dashboards, and technical documentation.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in projects to improve equipment efficiency and reduce downtime.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Level 8) in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description This Engineering IPT Intern role in Cork, Ireland, supports a multinational pharmaceutical site's daily operations. You will help manage and gain hands‑on experience in daily engineering activities and continuous improvement projects in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Role Overview

Location: Cork, Ireland Duration: 6 - 9 Months Department: Vaccines IPT Reporting to: Engineering Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Audits & Inspections: Conduct routine site walk-throughs to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and compliance issues across laboratories and manufacturing suites.
• Project Support: Assist the engineering & operations teams with equipment upgrades and vendor management.
• EHS & Compliance: Ensure all operations adhere strictly to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, environmental sustainability goals, and safety protocols.
• Data Management: Prepare and update engineering metrics, KPI dashboards, and technical documentation.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in projects to improve equipment efficiency and reduce operational downtime.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree (Level 8) in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical), or a related discipline.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, EHS, Manufacturing).
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and a keen interest in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.

What You Will Learn

• Direct, hands‑on insight into how a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing facility operates.
• Experience working with global teams and industry‑standard maintenance software.
• Mentorship from seasoned engineering and manufacturing professionals.

Preferred Skills

• Analytical Problem Solving
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Biopharmaceutical Industry
• Clinical Research
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Cross‑Team Collaboration
• Data Analytics
• Database Management
• Data Entry
• Data Visualization
• Document Management
• Global Team Collaboration
• GMP Compliance
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Health Economics
• Microsoft Office
• Office Applications
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Process Improvements
• Project Management
• Reporting and Analysis,
• Safety Protocols
• Teamwork
• Technical Support
• {+ 1 more}

Employee Status: Intern/Co‑op (Fixed Term) Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A Job Posting End Date: 09/16/2026

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.