2027 Intern - Engineering, Automation

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalent is seeking a 2027 Intern - Engineering, Automation to join our Madison, Wisconsin site. You will support automation projects, assist with operational technology troubleshooting and system maintenance, and learn system design while collecting data and maintaining records in line with company procedures.

This internship offers hands-on experience in automation, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related field of study.
• Eligible to legally work in the United States.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) for a 12-week period over the summer.
• Familiarity with industrial or laboratory control systems.
• Ability to read electrical and instrumentation drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support automation and operational technology projects, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and system design activities.
• Collect, analyze, document, and maintain accurate data and records in compliance with company procedures.
• Follow all safety, quality, compliance, and 5S workplace standards while maintaining 5S organization.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners, actively participating in meetings and project discussions.
• Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives while completing assigned projects and presenting progress or results.

Skills

Industrial control systems familiarity

Electrical/instrumentation drawings

Education

Engineering degree (Undergrad or Grad)

Job description

2027 Intern - Engineering, Automation

Position Summary:

• Shift: M-F 8am-5pm, Summer 2027
• Location: Madison, WI
• 100% Onsite

Catalent’s Madison, Wisconsin site is a state‑of‑the‑art biologics development and manufacturing facility supporting customers from research through early‑ and mid‑stage clinical production. Located at 726 Heartland Trail in Madison, the approximately 102,700‑square‑foot GMP facility specializes in mammalian cell line engineering, drug substance biomanufacturing, and biopharmaceutical development, utilizing flexible single‑use systems to enable rapid scale‑up and customization. The site is home to Catalent’s proprietary GPEx® and GPEx® Lightning technologies, which are used to generate high‑yielding mammalian cell lines for biologic therapies, and supports production scales ranging from 50 to 4,000 liters for clinical manufacturing. Following a $45 million expansion announced in 2025, the Madison site has significantly increased capacity, added new equipment, and created approximately 200 highly skilled biohealth jobs, further strengthening its role within Catalent’s global biologics network and Wisconsin’s growing life sciences ecosystem.

We have an opportunity for a 2027 Intern - Engineering, Automation to join our team. In this role, you will support automation projects and assist with operational technology troubleshooting and system maintenance. You will learn and contribute to system design, collect and analyze data, and maintain accurate records in line with company procedures. This internship offers hands‑on experience in automation, process improvement, and collaboration across teams.

The Role

• Support automation and operational technology projects, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and system design activities.
• Collect, analyze, document, and maintain accurate data and records in compliance with company procedures.
• Follow all safety, quality, compliance, and departmental standards while maintaining 5S workplace organization.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners, actively participating in meetings and project discussions.
• Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives while completing assigned projects and presenting progress or results.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related field of study.
• Eligible to legally work in the United States.
• Ability to work full‑time (40 hours per week) for a 12-week period over the summer.
• Familiarity with industrial or laboratory control systems.
• Ability to read electrical and instrumentation drawings.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.
• Diverse, inclusive culture.
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.
• Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.
• Community engagement and green initiatives.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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