Global Engineering Capital Projects Intern, Undergraduate

AstraZeneca; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc is seeking undergraduate engineering students for a 12-week internship in Maryland (Gaithersburg or Frederick) from May 24, 2027 to August 13, 2027. You will gain hands-on exposure to large-scale pharmaceutical projects, CPDP processes, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include supporting project delivery, data analysis, and stakeholder coordination, with onsite work required at MD sites.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate studying engineering or related field.
• Expected graduation after August 2027.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills preferred.
• Experience with Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, SharePoint beneficial.
• Exposure to engineering, project management, data analytics, or digital automation is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork across functions.

Responsibilities

• Gain insight into managing large-scale pharmaceutical engineering projects.
• Learn AstraZeneca's CPDP and project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to address challenges.
• Network with engineers and participate in the intern program.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Education

Undergraduate student in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

We are looking for undergraduate students studying engineering disciplines for a 12-week internship role at our sites in Frederick, MD and Gaithersburg, MD from May 24, 2027 to August 13, 2027.

Position Description:

• Gain practical insight into the activities and strategies involved in managing large-scale pharmaceutical engineering and capital projects such as new clinical and commercial manufacturing facilities.
• Develop an understanding of AstraZeneca's Capital Project Delivery Process (CPDP) and project execution lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to solve engineering, operational, and business challenges.
• Network with engineering professionals and participate in the broader intern program experience.

Position Requirements:

• Undergraduate students studying engineering disciplines such as Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, or Construction engineering or a related field.
• Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2027.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and other data management tools is beneficial.
• Exposure to engineering, project management, construction, manufacturing, sustainability, process improvement, AI, data analytics, or digital automation concepts is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment are preferred.
• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
• This role will not provide CPT or OPT letters.
• Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD or Frederick, MD. site minimum of 4 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
• Compensation range: $37-39 per hour

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