Manufacturing Project Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Cytiva; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva in Logan, Utah invites a Summer Internship for engineering students to support equipment qualification and facility expansion efforts. You will engage with electro‑mechanical design, automation controls, and quality teams to learn professional skills and regulatory compliance.

The role offers exposure to IQ/OQ protocols, cGMP practices, and collaboration with multiple departments. Strong communication and initiative are essential for success in this hands‑on program.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Availability Summer 2027 (Apr–Aug).

Responsibilities

• Draft equipment qualification studies (system volume, mixer RPM setpoints, cleaning development).
• Perform equipment qualification studies (gathering samples, recording data, compiling data).
• Write engineering reports and test protocols.
• Organize documentation for equipment (design files, P&ID, manuals, spare parts lists, PM schedules, protocols).
• Support engineering priorities related to Capex efforts.
• Evaluate safety, quality, production, and cost/efficiency of equipment.
• Ensure activities comply with cGMP and company policies.
• Design and develop production processes and qualification.
• Create and execute IQ/OQ protocols.
• Collaborate with third‑party engineering services and suppliers.

Skills

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Independent work

Initiative

Curiosity

Engineering mindset

Problem solving

Mechanical proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

Be part of something altogether life-changing!

Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. With associates across 40 countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity – so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term. Your health and wellbeing are important to us and together we will not compromise on safety in the workplace or the environment.

Cytiva is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we’re pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.

The intern role is a key support towards Cytiva’s current facility expansion and process equipment qualification efforts here in Logan, Utah. You will work with various engineering disciplines and departments. These teams specialize in electro-mechanical design, equipment automation controls, facilities, quality, validation, and manufacturing value streams. Your internship experience will include learning professional skills, business acumen, receiving feedback, and key networking opportunities. Your work will contribute to the facility following ISO 13485 quality management and regulatory standards designed to provide safe, quality products that help save lives.

What You’ll Do

• Summer Internship 2027 (Apr - Aug)
• Draft equipment qualification studies (i.e., system volume, mixer RPM setpoints, cleaning development, Mixing, etc.)
• Perform equipment qualification studies (i.e., gathering samples, recording data, compiling data, etc.)
• Write engineering reports and test protocols
• Organize, sort, and file relevant documentation for equipment (i.e., design files, manufacturing drawings, P&ID, manuals, spare parts list, PM schedules, test protocols, etc.)
• Actively engage and support engineering priorities related to Capex efforts
• Evaluate safety, quality, production, and cost/efficiency of equipment.
• Ensure that engineering support is performed in compliance with cGMP regulations and company policies/procedures.
• Design, develop, create, install, and assist in production processes and equipment qualification.
• Create and execute process equipment qualification protocols (IQ/OQ).
• Support engineering teams and engage with third‑party engineering services, suppliers, and external partners to ensure designs meet intended use requirements

Who You Are

• Availability Summer of 2027 (Apr - Aug)
• Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in a related engineering/technical degree (i.e., Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, etc.)
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Thrives while working within a cross-functional team environment
• Ability to work independently at times
• Demonstrate Initiative and show attention to detail
• Intellectual curiosity to understand what you don’t know
• Ability to apply scientific and engineering skills to evaluate and develop processes
• Willing to offer practical solutions to technical challenges
• Mechanical proficiency and hands‑on experience with machine design a plus

The hourly range for this role is $25.00. This is the rate that we in good faith believe is the rate of compensation for this role at the time of this posting.

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Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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