2026 Future Talent Program – Manufacturing and Reliability Engineering Co-Op

Merck

West Point (PA)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 106,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Merck in West Point, PA is offering a full-time Co-op within the Manufacturing & Supply Division as part of the Future Talent Program. You will support vaccine manufacturing facilities under Reliability, Maintenance and Utilities Engineers and gain exposure to GMP practices.

You'll work with multiple groups, develop preventative maintenance programs, and participate in cross-functional projects while mentored toward developing professional skills in a GMP environment.

Qualifications

Candidate must be pursuing an Associates, BS, or MS degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline, with a focus on manufacturing process or related field.
Candidates must have communication, leadership and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Provide daily equipment troubleshooting, technical, and mechanical support to the daily operations of vaccine manufacturing departments.
Interact with other production support groups and capital project teams while completing assignments.
Provide progress updates to mentor summarizing the status of the assignments.
Work with assigned mentor to develop personal and professional skills.
Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs.
Support utility and BAS projects across multiple vaccine areas.
Support equipment reliability projects and EMU site initiatives across multiple vaccine areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features co-operative assignments that last up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Manufacturing & Supply Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Job Description

Under the guidance of Reliability, Maintenance and Utilities Engineers, the Manufacturing and Reliability Engineering Co-op will support the on-going operation of Vaccine Manufacturing facilities and equipment as a member of the Engineering, Maintenance and Utilities (EMU) organization. Given the close interaction with actual Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing, candidates need to be prepared to comply with GMP gowning restrictions for some of their activities (e.g. – remove jewelry, remove make-up, remove false nails, etc.).

This Position May Include But Is Not Limited To

Provide daily equipment trouble shooting, technical, and mechanical support to the daily operations of vaccine manufacturing departments. Facilities will be in regular operation or will be in start-up mode.
Interact with other production support groups (technology, automation, and quality) and capital project teams while completing assignments.
Provide progress updates to mentor summarizing the status of the assignments.
Work with assigned mentor to develop personal and professional skills.
Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs.
Support utility (clean steam, water for injection, chilled water, tower water, glycol) and Air Handler Building Automation System (BAS) technical projects across multiple vaccine areas.
Support equipment reliability projects and EMU West Point site initiatives across multiple vaccine areas.

This is a full-time Co-Op position.

Required Education, Experience And Skills

Candidate must be pursuing an Associates, BS, or MS degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline, with a focus on manufacturing process or related field.
Candidates must have communication, leadership and teamwork skills.

Preferred Experience And Skills

Candidates should have previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred but not required.

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD

Required Skills

Preferred Skills:

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We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Employee Status

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

Not Indicated

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