Co-Op, Process Engineering

Position: 2026 Co-Op, Process Engineering
** The Role
** In this role, you will support process engineering activities for either Drug Substance (DS) or Drug Product (DP) manufacturing within a GMP-regulated environment. This co-op position provides hands-on exposure to process equipment projects, engineering documentation, and data-driven continuous improvement efforts across the equipment lifecycle. You will contribute to improving equipment performance, strengthening inspection readiness, and enabling compliant, reliable manufacturing through cross-functional collaboration and disciplined execution.

This position will run from January 13th-December 11th, 2026.
** Here's What You’ll Do
*** Support execution of engineering projects for manufacturing process equipment across key lifecycle phases, including design, procurement, installation, start-up support, commissioning, validation, and qualification activities.
* Assist with the creation, review, and maintenance of equipment lifecycle documentation, such as specifications, drawings, turnover packages, SOP/WI inputs, and other technical records, ensuring traceability and alignment with project and quality requirements.
* Contribute to continuous improvement and readiness initiatives focused on improving equipment reliability, reducing events and user interventions, and strengthening process robustness.
* Apply structured problem-solving and data-driven approaches to support equipment and process improvements, including summarizing performance, identifying trends, and documenting outcomes.
* Analyze and interpret data from sources such as Maximo (CMMS), including work orders, preventive maintenance records, downtime, and event history, and support basic reliability assessments (e.g., MTBF/MTTF).
* Support quality system–facing project work by assisting with documentation that interfaces with GMP quality systems, such as change controls, deviations, and CAPAs, under guidance and mentorship.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T), Facilities, Validation, Quality, and manufacturing end users to ensure projects remain aligned, coordinated, and on schedule.
* Follow GxP requirements, SOPs/work instructions, good documentation practices (GDP), data integrity expectations, and required training to ensure work is inspection-ready and audit compliant.
* Communicate progress, findings, and recommendations clearly to peers and cross-functional stakeholders.
* Additional duties as may be assigned from time to time.
** Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)
*** Pursuing a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
* Strong ownership, follow-through, and ability to manage time against program timelines.
* Basic knowledge of engineering principles and a strong interest in applying them in real-world manufacturing environments.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to support decisions and improvements.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work well in a team-oriented, cross-functional environment.
* A proactive approach to learning, ownership of assignments, and applying new skills.
* This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work.
* At Moderna, we are focused on delivering on our mission by enabling talent to thrive. For this role, we are currently unable to offer immigration sponsorship. Candidates must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship.
** Pay & Benefits
**** At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work.  That’s why our co-op benefits are designed to support you during your time with us —at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
*** Free premium access to meditation and mindfulness classes
* Subsidized commuter benefits
* Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, volunteer days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
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