Undergrad Intern - Operations – Engineering (Summer 2027)

Biopharma Careers; Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is offering an Undergraduate Intern - Operations – Engineering for Summer 2027. The program lasts about 13 weeks and can be remote or onsite at New Albany, OH; Holly Springs, NC; South San Francisco, CA; or Thousand Oaks, CA.

Interns will work with Engineering teams across multiple disciplines on real projects. Prerequisites include at least one year of undergraduate study, full-time enrollment, and US residency for the duration of the internship.

Qualifications

• Expected completion of at least one year of undergraduate study before internship begins.
• Currently enrolled full-time in a Bachelor's degree program.
• Must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship.
• Availability to work full-time during the 13-week program.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering project development, plans, standards, equipment selection, and technical documentation.
• Assist with cost analyses and project business cases.
• Research project scopes and technologies to identify improvements.
• Contribute to strategic engineering projects including capital planning and controls.
• Help develop digital, data, or AI-enabled tools to improve processes.
• Support safety, health, and environmental initiatives.
• Communicate findings and updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Time management

Curiosity

Independent work

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate student (Bachelor’s degree)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Python

SQL

PowerBI

BIM/Revit

Job description

Undergrad Intern - Operations – Engineering (Summer 2027)

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. This approximately 13 week remote (or onsite at either New Albany, Ohio; Holly Springs, North Carolina; South San Francisco, California; or Thousand Oaks, California) internship program offers meaningful project and operational experiences with the world’s leading biotechnology company. During this program, you will work closely with a team of Amgen’s Engineers that support one of the following areas:

Engineering Technical Authority

Global Capital Project Management

Project Controls and Strategy

Engineering Operations Services

Environment, Health & Safety

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Partner with project design teams and subject-matter experts to support engineering project development, plans, standards, equipment selection, and technical documentation.
• Support engineering assessments, technical feasibility evaluations, lifecycle impact assessments, cost analyses, and project business cases.
• Research project scopes, construction and engineering processes, and emerging technologies to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support the development and implementation of strategic Engineering projects, including capital planning and project controls activities.
• Help develop, test, or improve digital, automation, data, or AI-enabled tools that streamline business processes and advance operational efficiency.
• Contribute to safety, health, and environmental initiatives that improve compliance, reduce operational risk, and support workforce well-being.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and project updates to Engineering and cross-functional stakeholders.

Program Eligibility Requirements

• Expected completion of one year of study from an accredited college or university prior to the internship commencing
• Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the internship program
• Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship 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 Engineering undergraduate intern we seek is a collaborative team‑player that exemplifies the following 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 Bachelor’s Degree program from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree concentration(s) in one of the following areas: Engineering, project delivery, or construction: Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, Industrial, Civil, Construction, Environmental, or Systems Engineering; Construction Management; Architecture; Design and Drafting Technology; or Engineering Technology
• Digital, data, and AI: Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Information Systems, Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field
• Environment, health, and safety: Environmental or Occupational Health, Environmental Science, Public Health, Toxicology, Nursing, Biomechanics/Ergonomics, or a related field
• Interest in applying engineering principles, data, AI, automation, and continuous‑improvement methods to support project justification, design, development, capital planning, safety, or operational excellence
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Exposure to data analysis, visualization, Python, SQL, PowerBI, BIM/Revit, automation, or generative AI tools are preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication, relationship‑building, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage time effectively, work independently when needed, and collaborate in a matrixed environment
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and ability to translate technical information into clear recommendations

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.