Automation /Tooling Engineer Intern

PCI RFD Anderson Brecon dba PCI of IL; Illinois; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Paid time off

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Flexible spending account

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services seeks an Engineering Intern to support tooling design, maintenance, and process improvement in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will work with tool and die makers, engineers, maintenance personnel, and production teams to enhance efficiency, reliability, and quality while gaining exposure to cGMP requirements and documentation practices.

You will assist CAD drawing updates, review blueprints, and contribute to Lean initiatives, equipment

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tooling design and modification of fixtures and manufacturing aids.
• Support equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Contribute to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and change records.
• Collaborate with Tooling, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality and Manufacturing teams.

Skills

CAD

Engineering fundamentals

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients. We are PCI. Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

The hiring rate for this position is $20.00/hour plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including but not limited to specific and relevant experience, education, credentials, geography, and subject matter expertise.

• PCI offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance coverage (including dental and vision), flexible spending account. .

The Engineering Intern will support the Engineering departments in maintaining, improving, and developing tooling, fixtures, equipment, and manufacturing support systems within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

This internship provides hands‑on experience with tooling design, equipment maintenance, fabrication, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

The intern will work alongside experienced tool and die makers, engineers, maintenance personnel, and manufacturing teams to support production efficiency, equipment reliability, and quality standards.

The position will also provide exposure to the importance of cGMP requirements, documentation, and safety practices within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Tooling Design & Development

• Assist with designing and modifying tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aids.
• Support the development of tooling solutions to improve manufacturing processes.
• Review engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Assist with creating and updating CAD drawings.
• Help identify opportunities to improve existing tooling designs.

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Assist with troubleshooting tooling and equipment issues.
• Support preventative maintenance activities.
• Help identify recurring tooling issues and recommend improvements.
• Assist with equipment setup, adjustments, and modifications.
• Work with technicians to improve tooling reliability and performance.

Manufacturing Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency through tooling enhancements.
• Support projects that reduce downtime, scrap, and rework.
• Assist with evaluating tooling performance and lifecycle.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help develop standardized tooling practices.

Documentation & Compliance

• Assist with maintaining tooling specifications and engineering documentation.
• Update tooling drawings, maintenance records, and equipment logs.
• Gain exposure to cGMP requirements and FDA-regulated manufacturing standards.
• Understand change control procedures and documentation expectations.
• Support documentation related to equipment qualification and validation when applicable.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Tooling, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.
• Participate in project meetings and troubleshooting discussions.
• Assist with communicating tooling concerns and improvement recommendations.
• Support new equipment and tooling implementation projects.

Special Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be physically capable to perform the duties listed below with or without reasonable accommodations which may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stationary Position: From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
• Move, Traverse: From 1/2 to 3/4 of the day.
• Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, or place: From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
• Install, place, adjust, apply, measure, use, or signal: From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
• Ascend/Descend or Work Atop: Up to 1/4 of the day.
• Position self (to) or Move (about or to): From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
• Communicate or exchange information: 3/4 of the day and up.
• Detect, distinguish, or determine: 3/4 of the day and up.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following are some environmental conditions that one may be exposed to on a daily basis and for various lengths of time.

• Work is primarily performed at a desk and/or in an office environment. for 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
• Work near moving mechanical parts for 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
• Work in high, precarious places for up to 1/4 of the day.
• Fumes or airborne particles for 1/2 to 3/4 of the day.
• Toxic or caustic chemicals for 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
• Work is performed in areas with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear for 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.

The noise level in the work environment is typically, moderate.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the stated position.

Required

• College Level Mathematical Skills
• Advanced Computer Skills: Ability to perform the most complex computer tasks and operate various computer programs.
• Full Professional Proficiency: Ability to speak, read, and write fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs.
• Very High Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in math or diagram form and deal with several abstract/concrete variables.
• High Standard of Report Writing
• Working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering

Preferred

• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to effectively present information to various people as the job requires.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.

Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let’s talk future

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.

Why work for PCI Pharma Services?

At PCI, we have an uncompromising focus on providing quality and operational excellence and providing the industry leading customer experience. Our people make all of this happen, so providing an industry leading experience for our people is equally as important. By creating an authentic culture of purposeful work, we aspire to be an interesting and fulfilling place for talented individuals to grow careers. We live a philosophy of intentional learning combined with real-life experience supported by a fair and competitive rewards program. We are individuals, teams and a company that believes in our purpose and our approach is simple, the people who work at PCI fuel our business; we don’t say no, we figure out how.