About the role#
This co-op position supports medical device manufacturing within the Bayer pharmaceutical group. You will work within the External Supply Management organization, which manages FDA and ISO-regulated contract manufacturing operations. The role focuses on technical projects, process improvements, product transfers, and design upgrades while working alongside engineers, suppliers, and manufacturing teams.
What you'll do#
- Support the medical device team on projects including product transfers, continuous improvement initiatives, and design upgrades.
- Conduct and document technical activities, including working independently when required.
- Troubleshoot technical issues, determine next steps, and communicate recommendations to responsible engineers.
- Perform project management activities, testing, and trial work.
- Analyze results and communicate observations and conclusions in writing and verbally.
- Improve production processes and manufacturing techniques to meet quality and cost targets.
- Apply engineering principles to support projects and communicate progress to project teams.
- Support engineers with operations management and manufacturing initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's or graduate degree program in Plastics, Mechanical, Biomedical, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Standing as a sophomore through graduate student.
- Demonstrated hands-on mechanical skills from coursework or extracurricular activities.
- Ability to generate and execute test methods and protocols.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools like Teams, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently develop solutions.
- Attention to detail and a goal-oriented work ethic.
- Preferred: Previous experience in an internship, co-op, laboratory, or manufacturing environment, especially in a regulated setting.
- Preferred: Familiarity with medical device manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
Location & details#
- Location: Indianola, Pennsylvania.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Terms: Winter 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027.
About Bayer
Bayer is a global enterprise focused on healthcare and nutrition. The company operates in the life sciences sector with specialties in pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and crop science. It maintains a large workforce of over 95,000 employees across international locations. Headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, the organization develops products intended to address health and food security needs.
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