2027 COOP Program, Operations

AbbVie; Barceloneta (PR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

AbbVie COOP program is a paid internship located at our Barceloneta Operations site, offering hands-on projects across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Facilities Engineering. You will engage with energetic colleagues and leaders, gaining world-class experience in a dynamic pharmaceutical organization.

Applicants must be undergraduates in Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering with GPA 3.0+, possess strong English/Spanish communication, and be available for a full semester

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program in Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering.
• Strong academic performance with GPA 3.0 or higher, and extracurricular achievements.
• Excellent problem-solving, written and verbal skills in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Perform various projects as assigned.
• Participate in social/networking and learning & development activities.
• Willingness to do meaningful work with real impact on AbbVie and patients worldwide.
• Present project achievements and learnings to staff leaders, managers and mentors.
• Support EH&S compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Job description

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. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Job Description

As an AbbVie COOP, the student participates in a paid program that is focused on providing students with robust projects and with the opportunity to work with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders, all while gaining world-class experience in one of the most dynamic organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. As an COOP, the student will be located at one of our Operations sites at Barceloneta. AbbVie’s worldwide business offers an opportunity for a variety of potential work experiences that are aligned to a variety of functional areas, including (but not limited to):

• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Quality
• Central Services – Facilities Engineering

Responsibilities

• Perform various projects as assigned.
• Participate in social/networking and learning & development activities.
• Willingness to do meaningful work that has a real impact on our business and patients worldwide.
• Present to the staff leaders, managers, and mentors the achievements of the assigned projects as well as the main learnings gained during the program.
• Provide assistance to operations in accordance with environmental management, occupational health and safety (EH&S) systems and promote continuous improvement. Comply with all EHS procedures and policies including incident reporting, use of PPE, waste management and disposal, and any other program applicable according to the position duties.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate level program at an accredited university, in any of the following fields: Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering.
• Strong academic performance. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 Scale) and extra-curricular achievements.
• Excellent problem-solving, written, and verbal skills (English and Spanish).
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Proven track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative and integrity.
• Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship.
• Must be available to work for a full semester from January to May 2027.
• For Student COOP:
• Completed at least 2 years of undergraduate level studies prior to internship experience.
• Must be enrolled in university the semester following the internship (return to university for at least 1 semester post-internship).
• Previous exposure to industry projects, university research or extracurricular activities is highly desired.

Additional Information

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.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html