Manufacturing Engineer Co-op Spring 2027

Randstad; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

MilliporeSigma, a leader in life sciences, is offering a 6-month co-op in Indianapolis starting January 4, 2027, through June 25, 2027. The intern must be actively enrolled in an academic program and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in an ABET-accredited field such as Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering work with OEM documentation, spare parts sourcing, and reliability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in an ABET accredited program in engineering.
• Experience with drafting software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks or ProE.
• Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate OEM documentation vs on-site spare parts availability.
• Sourcing obsolete or hard-to-find spare parts.
• Recommend upgrades and retrofits for obsolete parts.
• Communicate between OEM and MSIG management.
• Implement and qualify upgraded spare parts to improve sustainability.
• Develop downtime tracker for equipment.
• Assess non-planned work orders and design PM programs.
• Support other reliability initiatives as assigned.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering (ABET accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ProE

Job description

Job Overview

***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***

At MilliporeSigma, they are at the forefront of life sciences, working tirelessly to tackle the industry's toughest challenges. By collaborating with the global scientific community, they strive to enhance health access worldwide. Their mission is clear: to equip scientists and engineers with top-notch lab materials, technologies, and services, making research and biotech production simpler, faster, and more successful. With a dedication to shaping the future of drug development, they’re with our customers every step of the way, pioneering tomorrow's possibilities.

Required 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 (preferabbly 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

Compensation & Hours

• salary: $25 - $32 per hour
• shift: First
• work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
• education: High School

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.

Skills

• AutoCAD (6 months of experience is preferred)
• SolidWorks (6 months of experience is preferred)
• drafting software (6 months of experience is preferred)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 0 years
• Experience level: Entry Level

Pay Offered

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Posting Duration

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.