External Supply Management Engineering Co-Op

Bayer AG; Indianola (PA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Vision insurance

Dental coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Bayer is seeking an External Supply Management Engineering Co-Op in Pennsylvania to support medical device manufacturing within the pharmaceutical group. The role focuses on product transfers, process improvements, design upgrades, and project management, collaborating with engineers, suppliers, and production teams.

The program dates include Spring 2027 (January–June) and Fall 2027 (May/June–December). This hands-on opportunity offers exposure to FDA/ISO-regulated operations and hands-on

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Must be entering sophomore through graduate year of college.
• Ability to generate and/or execute test methods and protocols.
• Strong customer focus with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to independently develop ideas and solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the External Supply Management Medical Device team on projects including product transfers and design upgrades.
• Document technical activities and work independently when required.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and communicate recommendations to responsible engineers.
• Conduct project management activities, testing and trial work, analyze results, and provide recommendations for next steps.
• Improve production processes and manufacturing techniques to meet COGS and quality targets.
• Apply engineering principles to support projects and communicate progress with teams.
• Support engineers with operations management activities and manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Test method development

Documentation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer focus

MS Office

Education

Plastics Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Bioengineering

Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office suite

Visio

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

External Supply Management Engineering Co-Op

POSITION PURPOSE

The purpose of this role is to support medical device manufacturing within the pharmaceutical group of Bayer. This position will be part of the External Supply Management organization, which is responsible for FDA and ISO-regulated contract manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will support technical projects, process improvements, product transfers, and design upgrades while working closely with engineers, suppliers, and manufacturing teams. This role provides valuable hands‑on experience in medical device manufacturing, project management, process improvement, and engineering support activities.

Co-op Program Dates:

Spring Co-op: January 2027 – June 2027

Fall Co-op: May/June 2027 – December 2027

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role are to:

• Support the External Supply Management Medical Device team on projects including product transfers, continuous improvement initiatives, and design upgrades;
• Conduct and document technical activities while working independently when required;
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, determine next steps, and communicate recommendations to responsible engineers;
• Conduct project management activities, testing and trial work, analyze results, communicate observations and conclusions both verbally and in writing, and provide recommendations for next steps;
• Improve production processes and manufacturing techniques to meet cost of goods sold (COGS) and quality targets;
• Apply engineering principles and technical knowledge to support projects, drive results, and effectively communicate progress with project teams;
• Support engineers with operations management activities and manufacturing initiatives.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required:

• Demonstrated hands‑on mechanical skills through coursework and/or extracurricular activities;
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline;
• Must be entering sophomore through graduate year of college;
• Ability to generate and/or execute test methods and protocols;
• Strong customer focus with both internal and external stakeholders;
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills;
• Ability to independently develop ideas and solutions;
• Strong attention to detail, goal‑oriented mindset, and demonstrated work ethic;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint;
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Preferred:

• Previous internship, co‑op, laboratory, manufacturing, or engineering project experience;
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment;
• Familiarity with medical device manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies.

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate of approximately between $24.00 to $45.50. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits may include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. (if relevant). This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least March 19, 2027.

YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none,

To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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Location:

United States : Pennsylvania : Indianola