2027 Future Talent Program - 3DT Operations - Co-op

MSD; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD is seeking a Growth and Improvement minded 3D Technologies Co-op to join our West Point, PA based Global Support Function division. You will work on the 3DT team, partnering with scientists, engineers, and operators to deliver CAD, 3D printing, and related fabrication services to enable new capabilities.

The role emphasizes hands-on project work and knowledge transfer across functions. You will support operational tasks in a high‑volume lab, manage printers, contribute to process

Qualifications

• Candidate is currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
• Enrolled in an academic program and returning to university after the co‑op to complete graduation requirements.
• Available for full time employment for 6 months (Apr 2027 – Sep 2027).

Responsibilities

• Manage print queue for various printers in the lab, prioritize projects, meet deadlines, and communicate delays to stakeholders.
• Repair, upgrade or up‑knowledge printers; identify root causes of failures and improve speed, reliability, and versatility.
• Identify lab workflow improvements, document best practices, and create SOPs for new equipment or workflows.
• Participate in hands-on post-processing, support outreach events, and collaborate with multiple departments.

Skills

Adaptability

BuildMaster

Clinical Research

Cloud Data Catalog

Competency Management

Data Analysis

Database Management

Data Science

Equipment Troubleshooting

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Engineering Technology

Tools

CAD Software

3D Printers

Laser Cutter

Job description

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Global Support Function Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you! We are seeking a Growth and Improvement minded 3D Technologies Co-op that can help drive our Strategic Operating Priorities. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement, and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

Invent | Pursue the Most Promising Internal and External Science to Address Significant Unmet Medical Needs Execute | Prioritize Resources Behind Our Key Growth Drivers (Oncology, Vaccines, Select Specialty Areas, Animal Health) While Optimizing Our Base Business) Adapt | Develop Our People, Culture and Business Model to Evolve with a Dynamic Landscape Diverse Talent | We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment with supporting leadership behaviors because having a high-performing, engaged workforce is critical to our ability to deliver innovative solutions to patients and customers around the world Values and Standards | Our Steadfast Commitment to Our Values and Standards will Continue to Guide Us as We Take on New Challenges and Will Always be Fundamental to Our Success – They are a Competitive Advantage for Us.

Summary, Focus and Purpose

Our 3D Technologies (3DT) enterprise team operates as a business partner for raised challenges and problems to propose ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities. Our mission statement is to democratize inventing and make it easy and accessible to anyone at our company. Our core DevOps team collaborates internationally across the globe to deliver solutions that help everyone to be more productive and enable innovation, through CAD, 3D printing, and other services. Scientists, engineers, operators and others reach out to us for help on an engineering or scientific challenge, and we help them with their initiatives. 3DT Operations is the centralized location where our internal ideas and data are fabricated. The West Point 3DT lab houses about 50 3D printers, plus other fabrication equipment, such as a laser cutter or injection molder, and post-processing equipment. Hundreds of projects are developed end to end in the lab each year, and high-quality knowledge transfer between functions and fast-paced efficiency is key. In this role, the co-op/intern will be primarily focused on Operational (Ops) support, through efforts such as:

• A) Manage print queue: Manage print queue for various printers within the lab, factoring prioritization, ensure project deadlines are met, communicate delays with project stakeholders.
• B) Repair, upgrade or up-knowledge existing printers: Identify root cause of print failures across a fleet through systematic analysis, perform upgrades or process improvement to improve speed, reliability and versatility, integrate new printers or equipment into the fleet.
• C) Continuous improvements: Identify workflows in the lab for improvement opportunities, such as automatic part removal on high volume small part builds, document best practices and create SOPs for new equipment or workflows.
• D) Side gig opportunities: Participate hands‑on post‑processing techniques to learn practical tips and tricks for assembly, as well as ensuring high quality parts to go into a pharmaceutical cleanroom. Manning a table at outreach events as they present themselves, such as Take Your Child to Work Day Exposure to and collaboration with different departments and multiple parts of a pharmaceutical processes.

This role will be a primarily onsite, with an expectation for onsite attendance of 4-5 days per week.

Required Education and Experience

• Candidate must be currently pursuing degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
• Candidate must be currently enrolled in an academic program and returning to university following this co‑op assignment to complete credit requirements for graduation.
• Candidate must be available for full time employment for a period of 6 months in Apr2027 – Sep2027.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Some knowledge of CAD.
• Hands‑on experience with 3D printers (any of: CAD / slicing / printing / fixing printers), but this will also be a great opportunity to learn and develop these skills.
• Good documentation skills.
• This role will most likely be best suited for a 1st or 2nd co‑op cycle.
• Salary range: The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 FTP2027 GSF2027.

Required Skills

• Adaptability, BuildMaster, Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Competency Management, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Equipment Troubleshooting.

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts.

San Francisco Residents Only

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

Los Angeles Residents Only

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Employee Status

• Intern/Co‑op (Fixed Term)

Relocation

• No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

• No

Travel Requirements

• No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

• Not Applicable

Shift

• Not Indicated

Valid Driving Licence

• No

Hazardous Materials

• n/a

Company Overview

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.