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

Merck; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in West Point, PA is offering its Future Talent Program, a six‑month co‑op experience in the Global Services GWES organization. You will work on maintenance planning, data trending, and capital projects from concept to execution, partnering with Facilities Management, Utility & Energy Operations, and Process Excellence teams.

You will develop dashboards, support safety programs, and help implement digital tools to accelerate information flow across data systems, under supervision and with

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Engineering or related field.
• GPA minimum 3.00.
• Willing to commit to a 6‑month period and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organizational skills with clear communication and planning.
• Attend portfolio meetings and monitor project status with deliverables.
• Assist with maintenance activities, data trending, and planning.
• Develop dashboards to track priorities and KPIs.
• Support safety programs and implement digital tools.

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or related field

Majors Sought: Bus./Eng., Eng. Chem., Eng. Electrical, Eng. Environmental, Eng. Mechanical, Eng. Construction Mgmt., Eng. Bio-Med Eng.

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 or Intermediate - Some related work or volunteer experience/second Co-op or Advanced - 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.

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.

Requirements

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

Hybrid

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a

Job Posting End Date

10/9/2026

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