Engineering Grad Co-op

Amgen; Holly Springs (MS); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen’s graduate co-op in Operations - Engineering offers hands-on project experiences with a world-leading biotechnology company. You will work with engineers on project development, feasibility assessments, and cost analyses while contributing to safety and process improvements.

The program is US-based, requires full-time availability, and targets students enrolled in related engineering or science degree tracks. The role is hybrid with competitive pay and opportunities to grow professionally.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Currently enrolled in an MBA program for an MBA internship OR a Master’s program for a Master’s internship OR a PharmD program for a PharmD internship OR Ph.D. for a PhD internship with first-year completion before internship starts

Responsibilities

• Work with project design teams to craft, develop, and support engineering project development, plans, standards, and equipment selection
• Support the engineering assessments, technical feasibility, lifecycle impact, and cost analysis of potential projects
• Support the development and implementation of strategic engineering projects and goals, including business case development
• Research project scopes and engineering processes to identify improvements and new technology
• Contribute to safety and health programming to improve compliance and reduce operational risk

Skills

Engineering principles

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication

Time management

MS Office

Revit

BIM

AI/data sciences curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/Master's/PhD internship enrollment

Current enrollment in MBA/Master's/PharmD/PhD program

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Revit

BIM

AI/Data Science interest

Job description

Hybrid - Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States

Aug 28, 2026

$35 - $41/hour

College Job

Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Grad Co-op - Operations - Engineering

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. This Graduate co-op program offers important project and operational experiences with the world’s leading biotechnology company. This role will also support the preparation of business case proposals to Executive Engineering Leadership. During this program, you will work closely with a team of Amgen’s Engineers that support one of the following areas:

• Engineering Technical Authority
• Global Capital Project Management
• Project Controls and Strategy
• Engineering Operations Services
• Environment, Health and Safety
• Strategic Planning & Operations

Key responsibilities include:

• Work with project design teams and expert Engineers to craft, develop, and support engineering project development, plans, standards, and equipment selection
• Support the Engineering assessments, technical feasibility, and lifecycle impact, and cost analysis of potential Engineering projects
• Support the development and implementation of strategic Engineering projects and goals, including business case development
• Research project scopes and Engineering processes to identify improvement initiatives and new innovative technology
• Contribute to innovative programming on safety and health to improve compliance and elevate workforce well-being while reducing operational risk

Program Eligibility Requirements

• Must be available to work a full-time schedule.
• Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the internship program / co-op
• Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship program

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Engineering graduate intern we seek is a collaborative team-player who exemplifies the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Amgen requires that all individuals applying for a grad internship or a co-op assignment at Amgen must meet the following criteria:

• 18 years or older
• Graduated with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Currently enrolled in an MBA program for an MBA internship OR a Master’s program for a Master’s internship OR a PharmD program for a PharmD internship OR Ph.D. for a PhD internship from an accredited college or university and completion of the first year of MBA OR Master’s OR Pharm D OR Ph.D. program before the internship starts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree concentration(s) in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical), Construction Management, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Environmental or Occupational Health, Toxicology, Public Health, Nursing, Biomechanics/Ergonomics, Biomechanical Engineering, Design and Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology, Architecture & Design
• Desire to learn and support engineering principles and analyses to support project justification, design, development, and capital planning
• Ability to lead and deliver results in an interactive matrixed environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills, relationship building, and leadership skills
• Experience with general office software applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Exposure to BIM (Revit) and curiosity for AI/data sciences
• Able to manage time efficiently and work with minimum supervision

What You Can Expect of Us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $35.34 - $41.20 per hour.

• Build a network of colleagues that will endure and grow throughout your time with us and beyond.
• Bring your authentic self to the table and become the professional you’re inspired to be through accepting a culture that values the diversity of thought and experience and will flex to your strengths and possibilities.
• Participate in executive and social networking events, as well as community volunteer projects.

Sponsorship

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of this program. Sponsorship for future FTE roles is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Amgen is a pioneering biotechnology company focused on innovating therapies for serious diseases, leveraging biology, technology, and human genetic data to enhance patient lives.

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Company Amgen

Location Hybrid - Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States