Undergrad Co-op - Quality, Manufacturing, Operations and/or Engineering

Amgen; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen in Puerto Rico invites students to join our End-to-End Manufacturing Site for a multi-month co-op in Operations starting January 2027. You’ll work with cross‑functional teams on real projects, gaining hands-on experience and applying systems analysis, process improvements, and AI-enabled tooling.

We seek enrolled Bachelor's students with a 3.0 GPA, who can commit full-time for 6–12 months, and who bring teamwork, communication, and initiative. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a full-time Bachelor's Degree program with a 3.0 GPA minimum.
• Expected to complete at least 2 years of study in listed STEM fields prior to co-op.
• Fluency in English; bilingualism (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Strong teamwork, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Measure and analyze current system and process performance.
• Drive improvements in operational efficiency and productivity across the organization.
• Actively learn through on-the-job training and apply knowledge in real-world settings.
• Identify and implement new processes across departments and functions.
• Support maintenance of detailed project plans and metrics.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Program

Biomedical

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Software Engineering

Life Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Career Category

Operations

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.

What You Will Do

Ready to make an impact? Join us in redefining the world through innovation! We are offering multiple co-op opportunities starting in January 2027. As a co-op, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, gaining hands-on experience and advancing your professional skills. You'll work on meaningful projects and initiatives, contributing to the team's success while developing your own potential in our Operations organization centralized in Puerto Rico's End-to-End Manufacturing Site.

• Measure and analyze current system and process performance.
• Drive improvements in operational efficiency and productivity across the organization, maximizing AI and other technology tools.
• Actively learn through on-the-job training to empower you to gain practical experience, develop new skills, and apply knowledge in real-world settings.
• Identify and implement new processes across departments and functions.
• Support the maintenance of detailed project plans and process performance metrics.
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare project justifications and proposals.
• Other tasks may be assigned to align with business needs.

Program Eligibility Requirements

• Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the 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.

We're looking for passionate and motivated individuals with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor's Degree program from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent.
• Expected completion of at least 2 years of study in Biomedical, Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Software, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or Life Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry), prior to the co-op commencing.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3.20 GPA or higher.
• Flexibility to participate in the program for 6 months up to 1 year.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Strong teamwork orientation, organizational skills, and basic project management experience, ensuring completion and follow‑up.
• Engagement in extracurricular activities or leadership roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel), along with strong technical writing abilities.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to meet key milestones and deliver high-quality results.

What You Can Expect of Us

• 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, team building activities, workshops, and more!

Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position

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