Digital Manufacturing Systems Co‑Op (Hybrid, Jan–Jul 2027)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite gym access

Commuter subsidy

Free breakfast daily

Career development opportunities

Company events

Hybrid work model

Flex @ Vertex

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC is offering a six-month Manufacturing Digital Systems Co‑Op in Boston. You’ll support PI, MES, and Tulip tools, develop MES job aids, and analyze user feedback with cross‑functional teams. This paid co‑op targets students in Engineering, Life Sciences, or Information Systems seeking hands-on experience in biotech manufacturing.

The program runs January through July 2027, with a hybrid work model and a strong emphasis on training, documentation, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Business, or a related discipline.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, user-friendly documentation.
• Analytical mindset with an ability to collect, organize, interpret, and communicate data.
• Detail-oriented approach to reviewing documentation, tracking follow-up actions, and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future.
• You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before May 2027
• You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January – July 2027

Responsibilities

• Support improvements that enhance the experience of end users across Manufacturing digital systems, including PI, MES, and Tulip.
• Review and update existing MES job aids to ensure they remain accurate, clear, and aligned with current system functionality and Manufacturing processes.
• Help develop new MES job aids, quick-reference guides, visual instructions, and other user-support materials based on business needs, system updates, and user feedback.
• Review open MES worksheets on a weekly or biweekly cadence, identify outstanding owners, and prepare follow-up communications to support timely closure.
• Maintain trackers for open worksheets, user feedback, common system issues, support requests, deviations, and recurring user challenges.
• Gather feedback from PI and MES users to support periodic assessments of system adoption, usability, and training needs.
• Analyze feedback and support data to identify recurring themes and opportunities for improved training, job aids, business processes, or system enhancements.
• Assist with collecting, organizing, validating, and analyzing Manufacturing data and performance metrics as needed.
• Create clear summaries, reports, and visualizations to communicate trends, findings, and recommended actions to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Digital Technology, Quality, and other cross-functional partners to support digital system initiatives.
• Follow applicable site procedures, quality standards, documentation practices, and data integrity expectations.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Data collection

Data organization

Data reporting

Documentation development

Process mapping

Data visualization

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Business, or related discipline

Tools

MES

PI data historian

Tulip

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC is offering a six-month Manufacturing Digital Systems Co‑Op in Boston. You’ll support PI, MES, and Tulip tools, develop MES job aids, and analyze user feedback with cross‑functional teams. This paid co‑op targets students in Engineering, Life Sciences, or Information Systems seeking hands-on experience in biotech manufacturing.

The program runs January through July 2027, with a hybrid work model and a strong emphasis on training, documentation, and process improvement.