2026 Project Engineering Co-Op (Jul - Dec)

Role Summary

Under the direction of a Senior Project Engineer, the Co-Op will support capital projects involving design, procurement, commissioning, start-up, validation, and management of equipment and related aspects for the site’s prioritized projects. The role requires collaboration with engineering, operations, and other cross-functional teams to deliver project goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support for GMP equipment procurement and upgrades from initial specification and selection through procurement and qualification.
• Develop engineering documentation (User Requirements, P&IDs, etc.) to support equipment design and perform calculations to size process lines, equipment, and instrumentation.
• Support commissioning and validation of project-related equipment, facility, and utilities to ensure proper installation, operation within design parameters, and ability to produce the intended product or environment.
• Create and maintain project cost estimates, budgets, and schedules; provide project updates to key stakeholders.
• Design, procurement, and validation of equipment/utilities; create engineering documents (Technical Specifications, P&IDs, PDs, etc.); support FAT activities; add new assets into Maintenance program.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university pursuing a Bachelor's 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 – June 2027
• Commitment to a 6-month program at AbbVie Bioresearch Center (ABC) in Worcester, MA (July - December).

Skills

• Project management support
• Engineering documentation (User Requirements, P&IDs)
• Process sizing calculations; equipment and instrumentation sizing
• Commissioning and validation support
• Cross-functional collaboration

Additional Requirements

• Relocation support for eligible students