2027 Future Talent Program - Global Workplace & Enterprise Services - West Point Engineering - Co-op

MSD; Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD invites students enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Engineering or related field to join the Future Talent Program as a co‑op. The assignments span up to 6 months at the West Point site, with collaboration across Facilities Management, Utility Energy, Project Delivery, and Process Excellence & Strategy Operations to deliver measurable outcomes.

You will gain hands-on experience, develop dashboards, support safety initiatives, and help implement digital tools to streamline data flow.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Engineering or related field.
• Majors Sought: Bus./Engineering, Eng. - various engineering disciplines.
• Available for a period of 6 months.
• Must be able to undergo federal background checks for access to certain systems.
• Minimum GPA of 3.00 required.

Responsibilities

• Work with PA GWES teams on maintenance activities and data trending; participate in planning meetings.
• Create visual dashboards to track priorities and KPIs across departments.
• Support Gemba safety walkdowns and safety initiatives.
• Develop digital tools to automate information flow and implement innovative tech to simplify processes.
• Attend portfolio meetings and report project status and forecasts.

Skills

Bachelor's enrollment

Engineering

Flexible hours

Background checks

Co-op exposure

Education

Majors Sought: Bus./Engineering, Eng. fields

Minimum GPA: 3.00

Bachelor's program enrollment

Job description

Job Description

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

Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the experience of working at our organization. The vision for the Global Workplace and Enterprise Services (GWES) based in Pennsylvania is to improve patient’s lives by providing world‑class facility services & solutions that enable innovative research, medicines, & vaccines. PA GWES is responsible for the company sites located in southeastern PA - West Point, Upper Gwynedd, North Wales, Springhouse, and WeWork Philadelphia. Our organizational responsibilities include Region and Site Master Planning, Site Security, Site Services/Facilities Management, Utility & Energy Operations, Maintenance & Engineering, Project Delivery & Reliability, and Process Excellence & Strategy Operations

Work assignment will be project related at the West Point site with a deliverable in mind, these assignments include:

• Work closely with the various teams within the PA GWES organization (Facilities Management, Utility Energy Operation, Maintenance & Engineering, Project Delivery, and Process Excellence & Strategy Operations) in gaining hands‑on experience through assisting with maintenance activities, operational data trending, participating in daily/weekly planning meetings and assisting with capital projects from the initial concept through execution planning.
• Partner with teams to create visual dashboards to track priorities and KPIs, leveraging standards established and expanding to all departments.
• Support Gemba (Go-See) program. This involves participating in safety walkdowns.
• Develop digital tools to (a) implement automation where possible to accelerate information flow across data systems, audience ranging from VP to manager levels (b) implement innovative technologies to simplify processes
• Gain project experience by regularly attending portfolio meetings and reviewing broad spectrum of facility related projects; put into a schedule with deliverables; physically monitor projects and report status (e.g. spend to date and current forecast).

Primary Activities:

• Maintain effective organizational skills and implement appropriate communication and planning.
• Keep abreast of new developments in area of responsibility, and recommend changes to improve service, operation, reliability, efficiency, and state‑of‑the‑art applications.
• Responsible for learning and adhering to all our Company Safety, Health, Environmental, GMP and regulatory requirements (as required by task).
• Work with minimum supervision and exercise independent judgment in the daily performance of his/her duties.
• Perform necessary administrative duties to ensure maintenance of records, reports, and associated tasks.

Required Education and Experience:

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Engineering, or related field.
• Candidates must have Majors Sought:Bus. - Business & Engineering,Eng. - Chemical Engineering,Eng. - Electrical Engineering,Eng. - Environmental Engineering,Eng. - Mechanical Engineering,Eng. - Construction Management, Eng.- Bio-Med Engineering.
• Candidates must have level(s) of Experience Sought:Beginner - Limited or no previous work experience/first Co‑op orIntermediate - Some related work or volunteer experience/second Co‑op orAdvanced - Previous related work experience/final Co‑op
• Candidates must be available for a period of 6 months. Must be able to work flexible hours and undergo federal background checks for access to classified systems.

Preferred Education:

• Candidates must have Minimum GPA:3.00

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 $39,908 - $111,111 USD.

FTP2027

GSF2027

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

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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:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

12/7/2026

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