Facilities & Engineering Safety Intern

AstraZeneca; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc is seeking rising senior students for a 10-week internship at the Tarzana, CA site from June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027. The role focuses on safety inspections, risk assessments, regulatory compliance, and incident analysis within SHE programs.

Ideal candidates are pursuing Mechanical, Industrial, Environmental, Manufacturing, or Systems Engineering, with data analysis, technical writing, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field relevant to the role.
• Ability to analyze data, track trends, and solve problems.
• Experience writing technical reports and improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Support Safety Inspections and Risk Assessments.
• Assist in conducting workplace safety inspections and hazard analyses.
• Identify safety risks and help develop corrective actions.
• Assist with regulatory compliance and documentation.
• Maintain safety records, inspection reports, and training logs.
• Participate in Safety Programs and Projects.
• Assist with safety training and emergency preparedness.
• Analyze safety data and develop recommendations to improve safety.
• Support incident investigations and root cause analysis.

Skills

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Engineering drawings interpretation

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Environmental/Manufacturing/Systems Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for rising senior students studying Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related field for a 10-week internship role at our site in Tarzana, CA from June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027.

Position Description:

• Support Safety Inspections and Risk Assessments.
• Assist in conducting workplace safety inspections, hazard assessments, and job hazard analyses (JHAs).
• Identify potential safety risks and help develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist with Regulatory Compliance and Documentation.
• Support compliance with OSHA, EPA, local safety regulations, and company EHS policies.
• Maintain safety records, inspection reports, incident logs, training documentation, and corrective action tracking.
• Participate in Safety Programs and Projects.
• Assist with safety training, emergency preparedness activities, ergonomic assessments, and safety improvement initiatives.
• Analyze safety data and help develop recommendations to improve workplace safety performance.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and develop corrective and preventative actions.
• Leverage AI tools and applications to enhance existing SHE programs and systems.

Position Requirements:

• Rising senior students studying Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to analyze data, track trends, solve problems, think critically, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications is required.
• Experience with writing technical reports and improving processes is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
• Interest in environmental and/or occupational health and/or industrial safety is required.
• Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2027.
• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
• This role will not be granting CPT support.
• Ability to report onsite to Tarzana, CA site 5 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
• Compensation: $25 per hour.

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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Closing Date 01-Dec-2026