2027 Future Talent Program - Packaging Technology Co-op
Merck
Co-op (Future Talent Program) β Packaging Technology (Manufacturing & Supply)
Responsibilities:
- Gain hands-on experience in pharmaceutical packaging, including:
- Primary and secondary packaging development and testing for solid oral dose, sterile and medical device products
- Packaging equipment development and qualification
- Packaging processes and controls
- Bulk packaging development and testing
- Distribution packaging development and testing
- Thermal packaging development and testing
- Packaging-related documentation and regulations
- Customer focus and usability testing
- Collaborate with other departments, cross-functional teams, suppliers, etc.
- Travel to company and contract packaging sites, equipment/component manufacturers, and/or testing facilities as part of hands-on experience.
Required Education and Experience:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
- Enrolled in an academic program and returning to university after the co-op to complete graduation credit requirements
- Available full-time for 6 months (JanβJun 2027)
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Strong project management, problem solving, organizational skills, technical writing, and communication
- GPA 3.0 or higher
Salary Range:
- $39,600.00β$105,500.00 USD
Required Skills (as listed):
- Accountability, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Event Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics
- Medical Device Management, Packaging Engineering, Packaging Management, Packaging Optimization, Packaging Processes, Packaging Research, Pharmaceutical Packaging, Product Packaging Design
Application:
- Current Employees apply HERE; Current Contingent Workers apply HERE.