2026 Project Engineering Co-Op (Jul - Dec)

Role Summary

2026 Project Engineering Co-Op (Jul - Dec) at AbbVie Bioresearch Center in Worcester, MA. Support capital projects involving design, procurement, commissioning, start-up, validation, and management of equipment and related aspects, working with cross-functional teams to deliver project objectives. Under the direction of a Senior Project Engineer, provide project management support for GMP equipment procurement and upgrades from initial specification through qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support for GMP equipment procurement and/or upgrades from initial specification and selection through procurement and qualification.
• Develop engineering documentation (User Requirements, P&IDs, etc.) to support equipment design and perform engineering calculations to size process lines, equipment, and instrumentation.
• Support commissioning and validation of project-related equipment, facilities, and utilities to ensure proper installation, operation, and performance.
• Complete capital projects as assigned, including:
  • Creating cost estimates for funding requests
  • Managing project budgets
  • Creating and maintaining project schedules
  • Design, procurement, and validation of equipment/utilities
  • Providing project updates to key stakeholders
  • Supporting the Engineering team on large capital projects by creating engineering documents (Technical Specifications, P&IDs, PDs, etc.)
  • Supporting FAT activities
  • Adding new assets into the Maintenance program

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Currently enrolled in a university pursuing a Bachelor‚Äôs Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related programs.
  • Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the co-op.
  • Expected graduation date between December 2026 ‚Äì June 2027.
  • Able to commit to a 6-month program at AbbVie Bioresearch Center (ABC) in Worcester, MA (July - December).

Skills

• Engineering documentation (User Requirements, P&IDs, etc.)
• Project management and coordination
• Process sizing calculations for lines, equipment, and instrumentation
• Quality systems knowledge for GMP equipment

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology or related programs (in progress)

Additional Requirements

• Competitive pay
• Relocation support for eligible students
• Selected wellness benefits and paid holiday/sick time