Project Engineering Internship - Carlow

MSD Malaysia; Carlow; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia in Carlow is seeking an Engineering & Manufacturing intern to help transform data, automation, and digital tools. You’ll work with engineers and operations teams on projects delivering safety, quality, and productivity improvements.

Ideal candidates are pursuing Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, CS, or Data Analytics and want hands-on industry experience with a potential final-year project with real business impact.

Qualifications

• Currently studying 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year with internship/work placement in the course.
• Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, CS, Manufacturing Tech, Data Analytics or related STEAM.
• Demonstrated interest in technology, digitalisation, automation, data analysis, or problem solving.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Curiosity, initiative and willingness to learn from professionals.
• Interest in applying engineering/technology solutions in advanced manufacturing.
• Appreciation for thoughtful design and user-friendly solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering, automation, and manufacturing teams in process improvement and digital transformation initiatives.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visual tools to improve visibility of performance metrics.
• Apply structured problem-solving to investigate recurring issues and identify improvements.
• Analyse data to identify trends, opportunities, and performance gains.
• Support implementation of connected worker technologies and workflow digitisation.
• Contribute ideas to make engineering spaces more engaging, connected, and compliant.
• Participate in cross-functional projects across multiple teams.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and process maps.
• Own an improvement project with defined deliverables and present outcomes to site leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Independence

Curiosity

Problem solving

Learning mindset

Education

2nd/3rd/4th year degree or Master

Job description

Job Description Internship: Project Engineering - Digital Engineering & Manufacturing

Location: Carlow

Duration: 6 months or longer

Join a team that is transforming how manufacturing and engineering teams use data, automation, digital tools, and problem-solving to improve performance across a world-class biopharmaceutical manufacturing site. As an Intern within our Engineering and Manufacturing organisation, you will work alongside engineers, automation specialists, and operations teams to deliver projects that create measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and user experience. This role is ideal for students studying Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Manufacturing Technology, Data Analytics, or related disciplines who are looking for hands‑on industry experience and the opportunity to identify and develop a final‑year project with real business impact.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering, automation, and manufacturing teams in the execution of process improvement and digital transformation initiatives.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visual management tools that improve visibility of operational performance, actions, and business metrics.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques to investigate recurring issues and identify sustainable improvements.
• Analyse operational and engineering data to identify trends, opportunities, and performance improvements.
• Support implementation of connected worker technologies, workflow digitisation, and manufacturing excellence initiatives.
• Contribute ideas that make engineering spaces more engaging, connected, and human while maintaining the standards expected within a regulated industry.
• Participate in cross-functional projects involving manufacturing, engineering, automation, quality, maintenance, and continuous improvement teams.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, user guides, standard work, and process maps.
• Help create solutions that people talk about, remember, and proudly show to others because they are both useful and well designed.
• Own an individual improvement project with defined deliverables and present outcomes to site leadership at the conclusion of the placement.

Qualifications

• Currently completing 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of a Degree or Masters programme where an internship or work placement forms part of the course requirements.
• Studying Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Computer Science, Software Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related STE(A)M discipline.
• Demonstrated interest in technology, digitalisation, automation, data analysis, or problem solving.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn from experienced professionals.
• An interest in applying engineering and technology solutions within advanced manufacturing environments.
• An appreciation for thoughtful design and the confidence to challenge conventional approaches where a better solution exists.
• A curiosity for how technology, automation, and design can come together to create solutions that people genuinely want to use.

Additional Work-Life Information

Typical expectation is to be present onsite in Carlow Monday to Friday 0900hrs to 1700hrs with performance-based remote working opportunities. Flexibility with respect to commuting challenges. Throughout the placement, you will have the opportunity to build technical expertise, develop professional skills, expand your network, and contribute to projects that deliver meaningful business impact while improving outcomes for patients worldwide. Whether your passion is automation, software, electronics, 3D printing, design, fabrication, robotics, data, or digital experiences, there is space here to turn ideas into reality.

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

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.