2026 Future Talent Program - Associate Specialist, Process Engineer - Global Engineering Solutions Co-op (Summer/Fall 2026 Start)
Merck
9 hours ago
Remote friendly (De Soto, KS)
United States
Operations
Engineering Co-op (Future Talent Program) — Process Engineering (Biologics/Vaccine, Animal Health)
Responsibilities
- Apply technical knowledge, data analysis, and troubleshooting skills to support pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and facilities in a team-based environment.
- Use strong communication and interpersonal skills; work both as a team player and independently.
- Develop leadership skills in areas such as diverse team building, vendor management, and process equipment development/design.
- Support a Biologics/Vaccine Project in Animal Health as a Process Engineer.
- Use an equipment life cycle approach: specification, selection, testing & commissioning, troubleshooting, and qualification.
- Demonstrate analytical/problem-solving skills.
- Manage projects/time to deliver on-time, high-quality work.
- Ability to travel domestically; main base location: DeSoto, Kansas.
Education / Qualifications
- Junior or Senior year at an accredited college/university.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Chemical, Biomedical, Mechanical) or equivalent discipline; no prior experience required.
Preferred Experience and Skills
- Interface with IPT members supporting Capital Project Delivery.
- Assess multiple options and select the leading approach.
- Knowledge of unit operation specification, P&ID development, Hazard Analysis, equipment operation, commissioning & qualification.
- Operate within cost and schedule constraints.
- Maintain knowledge of best practices/industry trends; may participate in professional/technical organizations.
- Ensure deliverables meet standards and are technically sound.
- Support technology transfers of new and in-line products.
- Collaborate with contractors/suppliers/team members; strong written and oral communication and problem-solving; desire to be innovative.
- Prior experience with capital equipment specification and installation.
- Prior intern/co-op experience in manufacturing or engineering (preferably Pharmaceutical).
Application Instructions
- Current employees apply HERE; current contingent workers apply HERE.
- US and Puerto Rico residents only.
Responsibilities
- Apply technical knowledge, data analysis, and troubleshooting skills to support pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and facilities in a team-based environment.
- Use strong communication and interpersonal skills; work both as a team player and independently.
- Develop leadership skills in areas such as diverse team building, vendor management, and process equipment development/design.
- Support a Biologics/Vaccine Project in Animal Health as a Process Engineer.
- Use an equipment life cycle approach: specification, selection, testing & commissioning, troubleshooting, and qualification.
- Demonstrate analytical/problem-solving skills.
- Manage projects/time to deliver on-time, high-quality work.
- Ability to travel domestically; main base location: DeSoto, Kansas.
Education / Qualifications
- Junior or Senior year at an accredited college/university.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Chemical, Biomedical, Mechanical) or equivalent discipline; no prior experience required.
Preferred Experience and Skills
- Interface with IPT members supporting Capital Project Delivery.
- Assess multiple options and select the leading approach.
- Knowledge of unit operation specification, P&ID development, Hazard Analysis, equipment operation, commissioning & qualification.
- Operate within cost and schedule constraints.
- Maintain knowledge of best practices/industry trends; may participate in professional/technical organizations.
- Ensure deliverables meet standards and are technically sound.
- Support technology transfers of new and in-line products.
- Collaborate with contractors/suppliers/team members; strong written and oral communication and problem-solving; desire to be innovative.
- Prior experience with capital equipment specification and installation.
- Prior intern/co-op experience in manufacturing or engineering (preferably Pharmaceutical).
Application Instructions
- Current employees apply HERE; current contingent workers apply HERE.
- US and Puerto Rico residents only.