Manufacturing Engineer Co-op Spring 2027

Randstad USA; Indianapolis (IN); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MilliporeSigma's Indianapolis facility seeks a co-op to support our Life Science Biology franchise within R&D. The role focuses on equipment reliability, spare parts sourcing, and upgrades for LNP/mRNA related processes, with hands-on drafting exposure.

Current students pursuing ABET-accredited bachelor's degrees in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering will contribute to downtime tracking, PM planning, and OEM communications while gaining practical, cross-functional experience in

Formación

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering from an ABET-accredited school.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluation of OEM documentation against on-site spare parts availability.
• Sourcing of spare parts that are obsolete or hard to find.
• Recommended upgrades and retrofits of obsolete parts.
• Communication between OEM and MSIG management.
• Implementation and qualification of upgraded parts to improve sustainability.
• Development of downtime tracker pertaining to equipment.
• Evaluation of non planned work orders and development of PM programs from data/OEM recommendations.
• Other equipment/facility reliability initiatives as assigned.

Conocimientos

Drafting software basics

Hands-on internship

MS Office

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Educación

ABET-accredited engineering program (Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial)

Herramientas

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Pro/E

Descripción del empleo

***THIS IS A 6-MONTH CO-OP STARTING JANUARY 4, 2027 THROUGH JUNE 25TH, 2027. TO QUALIFY, THE CANDIDATE HAS TO BE ACTIVELY ENROLLED IN AN ACADEMIC PROGRAM- NO RELOCATION STIPEND PROVIDED***

MilliporeSigma is a global leader in life science research and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Our culture thrives on creativity and a shared passion for advancing scientific discovery. We are seeking a co-op to join our dynamic Research & Development team. This role supports the Life Science Biology franchise within MilliporeSigma.

The MilliporeSigma facility in Indianapolis specializes in contract development, manufacturing, and fill-and-finish services for complex and sterile pharmaceutical products, particularly lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) and mRNA technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluation of OEM documentation compared to physical on site spare parts availability.
• Sourcing of spare parts that are obsolete or hard to find.
• Recommended upgrades and retrofits of obsolete parts.
• Communication between OEM and MSIG management.
• Implementation and qualification of upgraded/updated spare parts to improve sustainability.
• Development of downtime tracker pertaining to equipment.
• Evaluation of non planned work orders and development of appropriate PM program based on historical data and/or OEM recommendations.
• Other equipment/facility reliability initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or Industrial Engineer from an ABET accredited school
• Basic understanding of drafting software (preferably AutoCAD or SolidWorks or ProE)
• Hands-on technical experience gained through previous internships, university machine shops, or applied engineering teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities