3D Technologies Co-op: QC & Process Innovation

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

Job summary

MSD is seeking a 3D Technologies Co-op to support QC and advancement of additive manufacturing processes. The role focuses on qualifying new equipment, identifying print failures, and expanding quality checks within a GMP environment.

You will engage in hands-on testing of printers, CAD workflows, and post-processing while collaborating across Dev & Ops teams. This 4–6 month coop is ideal for students pursuing mechanical, materials, chemical, or electrical engineering degrees.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be currently pursuing degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, 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 4-6 months in Apr2027 – Sep2027.

Responsibilities

• Qualifying new equipment; qualify new printers or other equipment into service and help outline processing conditions to ensure equipment meets minimum quality controls.
• Identify root cause of print failures across a fleet through systematic analysis.
• Identify and document equipment failures and part defects to improve or expand our Quality Control checks and Go-NoGo inspections and to help train new automated systems.
• Continuous improvements and R&D; identify workflows in lab Dev & Ops and 3D printing production for improvement opportunities.
• Execute on research to expand our capabilities, such as 3DP for injection molding, 3DP of tablets/pills, or wetted path components for bioprocessing.
• Material characterization; utilize equipment (e.g. micro-CT, izod impact, HDT) to improve understanding of defects and improve processes.
• Side gig opportunities; participate hands-on post-processing techniques to learn practical tips and tricks for assembly, ensuring high quality parts for pharmaceutical cleanroom.

Skills

Assembly Processes

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Clinical Research

Cloud Data Catalog

Conceptualization

Data Analysis

Database Management

Data Science

Data Security

Data Visualization

Data Wrangling

Defects Analysis

Education

Pursuing degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

XRCT

Optical Microscopy

Hardness Testing

Tensile Testing

3D CAD

Job description

MSD is seeking a 3D Technologies Co-op to support QC and advancement of additive manufacturing processes. The role focuses on qualifying new equipment, identifying print failures, and expanding quality checks within a GMP environment.

You will engage in hands-on testing of printers, CAD workflows, and post-processing while collaborating across Dev & Ops teams. This 4–6 month coop is ideal for students pursuing mechanical, materials, chemical, or electrical engineering degrees.