Undergrad Co-op - Electrical Engineering (Jan - Mar 2027)

Amgen SA; West Greenwich (RI); Hybrid; USD 82,725,000 - 85,411,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Rhode Island invites an undergraduate electrical engineering student to join the Maintenance team on a co‑op program (Jan – Mar 2027). You will shadow technicians, operate and maintain electrical equipment, and support safety and documentation.

You must be enrolled full-time in an accredited program (3.0 GPA) and be located in the United States. The program offers hands-on experience in a regulated manufacturing environment at ARI, with base pay of $28.87 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Currently enrolled in a full‑time Associate's or Bachelor's degree program with a 3.0 GPA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Shadow technicians to operate, maintain and sustain major electrical equipment on site.
• Support day-to-day operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient utility operations at ARI.
• Assist electrical group with troubleshooting and repair of equipment and systems.
• Ensure work is documented accurately and completely.
• Participate in development to learn new skills and expand knowledge.

Skills

Mechanical engineering technology

Electrical engineering technology

Electronics/instrumentation/controls

Welding technology

HVAC/refrigeration

Plumbing/pipefitting

Regulated environments

Troubleshooting skills

CMMS

Reading drawings & P&ID diagrams

Following procedures

Education

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (Associate's or Bachelor's)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Undergrad Co-op - Electrical Engineering (Jan - Mar 2027)

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. During this program, you will be reporting to a Manager of Maintenance, this position is responsible for performing tasks related to electrical system operation and maintenance activities throughout the Amgen Rhode Island (ARI) site.

Specific duties may include:

• Gain experience operating a large-scale production facility by shadowing technicians in various functions within the Facilities & Engineering department to operate, maintain, and sustain all major electrical equipment on site
• Taking part in improvement projects related to the electrical systems at ARI through supporting day-to-day operations to ensure a safe, compliant, effective, efficient, and cost appropriate utility operations at ARI
• Assist Amgen electrical group in troubleshooting and repair of equipment and systems
• Ensure activities are accomplished in a safe manner
• Assist Amgen electrical group to ensure work order documentation is completed accurately and completely
• Identify opportunities to learn new skills and actively participate in development that will improve overall knowledge
• Collaborate with Facilities & Engineering peers within the Amgen network

Program Eligibility Requirements

• Expected completion of one year of study from an accredited college or university prior to the internship or co-op commencing
• Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the internship or co-op program
• Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship or co-op program
• Must be available to work a full-time schedule.

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The collaborative individual we seek is a hard worker with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Amgen requires that all individuals applying for an undergrad internship or a co-op assignment at Amgen must meet the following criteria:

• 18 years or older
• Currently enrolled in a full-time Associate's degree program or a Bachelor’s Degree program from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Complete/ongoing coursework in the following areas:
  • Mechanical engineering technology
  • Electrical engineering technology
  • Electronics/instrumentation/controls systems and automation
  • Welding technology
  • HVAC/refrigeration
  • Plumbing/pipefitting
• Knowledge and understanding of working in a highly regulated function
• Equipment troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems
• Ability to understand drawings, P&ID’s and equipment schematics and wiring diagrams
• Ability to follow written procedures and job instructions to operate and maintain systems and equipment

What You Can Expect of Us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $28.87 per hour.

• Build a network of colleagues that will endure and grow throughout your time with us and beyond.
• Bring your authentic self to the table and become the professional you’re inspired to be through accepting a culture that values the diversity of thought and experience and will flex to your strengths and possibilities.
• Participate in executive and social networking events, as well as community volunteer projects.

Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of this program. Sponsorship for future FTE roles is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.