Co-Op, Engineering Instruments & Controls

The Role

Moderna is seeking a Control Systems / Automation & AI Co‑Op to support a high‑priority digital automation initiative focused on Building Automation Systems (BAS) and AI‑assisted alarm analysis for critical manufacturing facilities. This role will support the global deployment of an AI‑enabled system that assists engineering teams in diagnosing and responding to critical HVAC and facilities alarms. The Co‑Op will work closely with experienced BAS, Controls, and Automation engineers to help structure engineering knowledge and operational context so it can be effectively used by AI tools.

This role is decision‑support focused and does not involve operating or modifying regulated production systems.

• Review and understand HVAC mechanical and control documentation (e.g., P&IDs, control logic, alarm definitions)
• Assist with the construction and organization of a Facilities and Controls Knowledge Base for AI consumption
• Support Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) workflows, including testing and refinement
• Work with BAS and controls concepts such as:
  • HVAC control strategies for critical environments
  • Sensors, actuators, and control loops
  • BACnet communication
  • Time‑series data (e.g., OSI PI)
• Assist with testing AI responses using Moderna’s corporate ChatGPT platform
• Support documentation and procedure development

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or higher degree in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Control Systems / Automation
  • Robotics or Mechatronics
  • Or a related Engineering program
• Interest in automation, control systems, and applied AI
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering documentation
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Comfortable learning new tools and technical domains
• Interest in system‑level thinking across mechanical, controls, and data domains
• This position is site‑based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full‑time. This position is not eligible for remote work.
• For this role, we are currently unable to offer immigration sponsorship. Candidates must already hold work authorization in the US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship.

• Coursework or experience in:
  • Control systems or automation
  • HVAC systems or building systems
  • Data analysis, scripting, or software tools (Python, JSON/YAML, Node‑RED, etc.)
• Exposure to PLCs, DDCs, or BAS concepts
• Interest in AI‑enabled engineering tools or data‑driven systems

The Co‑Op will report directly to a Principal Engineer in Digital Automation within Facilities & Engineering, and work closely with BAS and Controls SMEs.

• Exposure to real‑world industrial automation in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on experience with AI‑assisted engineering workflows
• Opportunity to contribute to a global deployment impacting multiple Moderna sites
• Strong mentorship and learning opportunities across automation, controls, and digital systems

• 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
• Location‑specific perks and extras

The salary range for this role is $20.00 – $60.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world‑class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to…