2026 Project Engineering Co-Op (Jul - Dec)

BioSpace; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 48,216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Relocation support for eligible students

Select wellness benefits

Paid holiday / sick time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Project Engineering Co-Op for a 6-month program in Worcester, MA. The ideal candidate will assist in project management for GMP equipment, develop engineering documentation, and support commissioning of equipment. Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering fields, with graduation expected between December 2026 and June 2027. This role offers competitive pay and relocation support for eligible students, along with select wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a relevant Bachelor's Degree.
• Must have at least one semester remaining after the co-op.
• Expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Commitment to a 6-month program at AbbVie Bioresearch Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support for GMP equipment.
• Develop engineering documentation for equipment design.
• Support commissioning and validation of project-related equipment.

Skills

Project management support

Engineering documentation

GMP equipment procurement

Engineering calculations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology or related programs

Job description

Project Engineering Co-Op (Jul - Dec)

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Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

Job Description

Envision spending your summer working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders, all while gaining world-class experience in one of the most dynamic organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. This is a reality for AbbVie Co-Ops.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Provide project management support for GMP equipment procurement and or upgrades from initial specification and selection through procurement and qualification.
• Develop engineering documentation (User Requirement, P&IDs, etc.) to support equipment design as well as performing engineering calculations required to size process lines, equipment, and instrumentation.
• Support commissioning and validation of project related equipment, facility, and/or utilities to ensure the system is installed as designed, operates within the design parameters, and can perform as designed to produce the intended product or environment.

Key Deliverables

• Creating cost estimates to be used for requesting funding for capital projects
• Managing project budgets
• Creating and maintaining the project schedules
• Design, procurement, and validation of equipment/utilities
• Providing project updates with key stakeholders
• The co-op will also support the Engineering team on large capital projects by
• Creating engineering documents (Technical Specifications, P&IDs, PDs, etc.)
• Supporting FAT activities
• Add new assets into the Maintenance program

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology or related programs.
• Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the co-op
• Expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
• Must be able to commit to a 6-month program at AbbVie Bioresearch Center (ABC) in Worcester, MA (July - December)

Additional Information

• Competitive pay
• Relocation support for eligible students
• Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time

Equal Opportunity Statement

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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