Pharma Manufacturing Intern: Data-Driven Process Optimizer

Bayer; Myerstown (PA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Manufacturing Intern in Pennsylvania to support projects in manufacturing and packaging. You will analyze data, learn processes, and work on improvement initiatives with plant teams and external partners.

Ideal candidates are pursuing engineering or data science degrees, have strong English communication, and can manage multiple tasks with basic project skills in a GMP environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Must have completed at least 1 year of a Bachelor's degree.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience with data analysis and root cause analysis.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently on multiple projects under tight timelines.
• Strong computer skills - Microsoft Office/ Excel Pivot Tables.
• Basic understanding of Process Control Systems and production floor automation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in projects including changeover reduction, 5S, Pareto analysis, time study, value stream mapping, standardized work, and workflow optimization.
• Basic use of project management skills.
• Troubleshoot maintenance and reliability issues.
• Learn manufacturing and packaging processes and equipment (dispersing, granulation, tablet compression, coating, printing).
• Review equipment specifications.
• Collect and analyze data to support decisions.
• Collaborate with non-union plant personnel and external vendors to implement solutions.

Skills

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Communication (English)

Excel Pivot Tables

Process control systems

Production floor automation

Multitasking

Project management basics

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering/Data Science or related

Completed at least 1 year of Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bayer is seeking a Manufacturing Intern in Pennsylvania to support projects in manufacturing and packaging. You will analyze data, learn processes, and work on improvement initiatives with plant teams and external partners.

Ideal candidates are pursuing engineering or data science degrees, have strong English communication, and can manage multiple tasks with basic project skills in a GMP environment.