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Merck · 1 day ago

2026 Future Talent Program - 3DT Materials & Process - Co-op

Lansdale, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$40K/yr - $106K/yr

Merck is a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer seeking a Growth and Improvement minded 3D Technologies Co-op. The role focuses on providing QC support through building and qualifying 3D printers, identifying print failures, and executing research to expand capabilities in 3D printing for various applications.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Building 3D printers

Build prosumer grade 3D printers to expand our fleet, such as a Voron or Ratrig

Qualify new printers into service and help outline processing conditions to ensure equipment meets minimum quality controls (primarily FDM and Resin Vat)

Repair, upgrade or up-knowledge existing printers

Identify root cause of print failures across a fleet through systematic analysis

Perform upgrades or process improvement to improve speed, reliability and versatility

Identify and document equipment failures and part defects to improve or expand our Quality Control checks and Go-NoGo inspections and to help train new automated systems

Continuous improvements and R&D

Identify workflows in lab Dev & Ops and 3D printing production for improvement opportunities

Execute on research to expand our capabilities, such as 3DP for injection molding, 3DP of tablets/pills, or wetted path components for bioprocessing

Side gig opportunities

Participate hands-on post-processing techniques to learn practical tips and tricks for assembly, as well as ensuring high quality parts to go into a pharmaceutical cleanroom

Manning a table at outreach events as they present themselves, such as Take Your Child to Work Day

Exposure to and collaboration with different departments and multiple parts of a pharmaceutical processes

Qualification

Mechanical Engineering3D CAD3D printingQuality ControlDocumentation skillsHands-on experienceProblem-solving

Required

Candidate must be currently pursuing degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

Candidate must be currently enrolled in an academic program and returning to university following this co-op assignment to complete credit requirements for graduation

Candidate must be available for full time employment for a period of 6 months in Apr2026 – Sep2026