Intern - Engineering (Facility Operations)

Colgate; Selangor; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive invites you to join its Facilities Engineering team as an Engineering Intern (Facility Operations) in Selangor, Malaysia, for a 6-month immersive program. You will work on IQ/OQ, process flow, SOPs, and data-driven projects on a real FMCG plant.

You will report to the Facilities Engineer, gaining hands-on experience in validation, equipment, and on-floor operations while building practical engineering skills in a global consumer goods company.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with strong academics (CGPA 3.2+ preferred).
• Available for a highly immersive internship for a minimum of 6 months.
• Solid understanding of basic mechanical or electrical engineering principles and their real-world application.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Master Equipment Validation (IQ/OQ) to ensure proper installation and operation of machinery.
• Map and analyze process flows to identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
• Develop SOPs and engineering documentation for use on the shop floor.
• Support data collection efforts and maintain the core engineering database.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Data analysis

Process mapping

Collaboration tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Slides

Google Forms

Job description

Intern - Engineering (Facility Operations) Job Alerts Link Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title: Intern - Engineering (Facility Operations)
Travel Required: No Travel
Posting Start Date: 18/09/2026
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number: 176242
Location: Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Intern - Engineering (Facility Operations)

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a global organization, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions!

If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be! Our dependable household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.

About the Role:

Welcome to the engine room. Our Facilities Engineering team is the backbone of our manufacturing plant—if our utilities, systems, and facilities stop, the plant stops.

Reporting directly to our Facilities Engineer, you will not be sitting at a desk reading textbooks. You will be on the floor, actively supporting the optimization, validation, and documentation of the critical systems that power a global FMCG facility. This is a rare opportunity to gain highly sought-after technical skills that will make your resume stand out in the engineering field.

What You Will Do (Roles & Responsibilities):

• Master Equipment Validation (IQ/OQ): Gain hands‑on experience in the gold standard of engineering compliance. You will assist in implementing and improving Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ), ensuring our world‑class machinery is installed correctly and operates at peak performance.

• Process Flow Architecture: Map out the physical reality of our plant. You will prepare, study, and analyze technical process flows, helping the engineering team identify bottlenecks and utility optimization opportunities.

• Technical Playbook Creation: Translate complex engineering actions into clear, executable steps. You will develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and critical engineering documentation that our technicians will use daily.

• Data-Driven Engineering: Drive our data collection efforts, utilizing digital tools to track facility performance and update the core engineering database.

Who We Are Looking For (Key Requirements):

• Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or a closely related technical field) from a reputable university, with a strong academic track record (CGPA of 3.2 and above preferred).

• Duration: Available to commit to a highly immersive internship for a minimum of 6 months. (Only one exclusive vacancy is available for this intake!)

• Technical Foundation: You possess a solid understanding of basic mechanical or electrical engineering principles and are eager to see how they apply in a massive, real‑world factory setting.

• Digital Agility: You are highly adaptable and skilled in using collaborative tech tools, specifically the Google Workspace (Google Slides, Google Sheets, and Google Forms), to collect data and present engineering solutions.

• The Mindset: You are analytical, curious, and not afraid to put on safety shoes to figure out how complex facility systems operate on the shop floor.

Why Join Us?

You will leave this 6-month program not just as a student, but as an engineer with tangible experience in industrial validation, process mapping, and facility operations. Apply today and start building a future to smile about!

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.