2027 Future Talent Program – Engineering – Co-op

MSD Malaysia; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in De Soto, Kansas, invites you to join its Future Talent Program as an Engineering Co-Op for up to 6 months.

You will work on design verification, system development, and start-up activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe and reliable operations in our Animal Health Center of Excellence. You will gain hands-on experience with project engineers, contribute to commissioning and qualification activities, and help document procedures while exploring a

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem solving.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist project engineers with design reviews and tracking progress.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and engineering to develop SOPs and maintenance strategies.
• Support commissioning and qualification activities for critical facilities.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering undergraduate (Mechanical or Chemical)

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 Animal Health Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. Our Animal Health Division is investing $895 million in expanding our manufacturing and research & development facilities in De Soto, Kansas. You will join a world-class team at our Center of Excellence in the Animal Health Corridor, contributing directly to the production of veterinary products that improve animal health and welfare globally. As an Engineering Co-Op at the De Soto site, you will collaborate with cross-functional experts - ranging from internal engineering and operations to premier external engineering and construction partners. Your work will include design verification, system development, and start-up activities to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting project engineers with design reviews and construction progress tracking
• Working alongside our operations, maintenance and engineering groups to help create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), define Preventative Maintenance strategies, and compile technical asset documentation
• Participating in the preparation, review and execution of critical facility commissioning and qualification activities

Required Experience & Skills:

• Good written and verbal communication skills, with ability to collaborate effectively in diverse, multi-disciplinary team environments
• Analytical and troubleshooting abilities with a proactive approach to handling complex project details
• Comfort working in a dynamic environment that spans both professional office spaces and active facility commissioning environments

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Previously completed one prior professional internship or co-op program
• Be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Minimum Education:

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical), or a closely related technical discipline Completed at least your Sophomore year of college by the start of the co-op (June 2027)

Availability:

Must be able to work full-time for the entire duration of the co‑op term from June 2027 through November 2027

Salary range:

The salary range for this role is $39,108 through $111,111. FTP2027 AH2027

Employee Status:

Intern/Co‑op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

About the Company:

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

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

Company Values and Inclusion:

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.

Residency Requirements:

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

Search Firm Policy:

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre‑existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.