Plant Engineering Internship

MSD Malaysia; Dunboyne; On-site; EUR 6,700 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia is seeking a Plant Engineering Intern to support the operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of a world-class biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility. You will gain hands-on experience across engineering, maintenance, utilities and reliability activities while contributing to site objectives, operational excellence and patient supply.

As part of the internship, you will collaborate with Operations, Quality and Maintenance teams, supporting projects from planning through

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in engineering disciplines (Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Process/Manufacturing/Automation).
• Strong technical aptitude and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day Plant Engineering operations in accordance with Quality, Compliance and EHS requirements.
• Assist in the monitoring, trending and analysis of engineering and maintenance performance metrics.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency and equipment performance.
• Support engineering projects from planning through execution and close-out.
• Assist with investigations, change controls, CAPAs and technical documentation activities.
• Support the development and implementation of engineering procedures and industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment uptime, reliability and operational performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Utilities and other cross-functional site teams.
• Present project updates and recommendations to engineering and site stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Automation Engineering

Data Analytics

Systems Engineering

Project Management

Reliability Management

Microsoft Office

Office Applications

Data Visualization

Document Management

Education

Currently pursuing engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process, Manufacturing, Automation)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data Analytics

Database Management

Engineering Practices

Job description

Role Purpose

As a Plant Engineering Intern, you will work as part of the Plant Engineering team supporting the operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of a world-class biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility. You will gain hands-on experience across engineering, maintenance, utilities and reliability activities while contributing to site objectives, operational excellence and patient supply.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day Plant Engineering operations in accordance with Quality, Compliance and EHS requirements.
• Assist in the monitoring, trending and analysis of engineering and maintenance performance metrics.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency and equipment performance.
• Support engineering projects from planning through execution and close-out.
• Assist with investigations, change controls, CAPAs and technical documentation activities.
• Support the development and implementation of engineering procedures and industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment uptime, reliability and operational performance.
• Collaborate effectively with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Utilities and other cross-functional site teams.
• Present project updates and recommendations to engineering and site stakeholders.

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to a highly regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Experience with engineering systems, maintenance processes and reliability practices.
• Opportunities to lead and deliver meaningful improvement projects.
• Mentoring and support from experienced engineering professionals.
• Development of technical, problem-solving and communication skills in a collaborative team environment.

Candidate Requirements

• Currently studying for a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process, Manufacturing, Automation or a related Engineering discipline.
• Strong technical aptitude and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take ownership of assigned tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Knowledge or exposure to Plant Engineering, Utilities, Maintenance, Reliability or Calibration activities.
2. Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environments.
3. Interest in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Required Skills

• Analytical Problem Solving
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Automation Engineering
• Biopharmaceutical Industry
• Clinical Research
• Data Analytics
• Database Management
• Data Entry
• Data Visualization
• Document Management
• Engineering Practices
• GMP Compliance
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Health Economics
• Improvement Projects
• Microsoft Office
• Office Applications
• Operational Excellence
• Process Improvements
• Project Management
• Project Management Engineering
• Reliability Management
• Reporting and Analysis
• Systems Engineering
• Technical Support

Employment Details

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

Company Overview

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.