2026 Future Talent Program – Manufacturing and Reliability Engineering Co-Op jobs in United States
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Merck · 7 hours ago

2026 Future Talent Program – Manufacturing and Reliability Engineering Co-Op

Merck is a leading pharmaceutical company seeking candidates for their Future Talent Program, specifically for a Manufacturing and Reliability Engineering Co-op position. This role involves supporting the operation of Vaccine Manufacturing facilities and equipment, providing technical support, and developing maintenance programs under the guidance of experienced engineers.

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Comp. & Benefits
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Responsibilities

Provide daily equipment trouble shooting, technical, and mechanical support to the daily operations of vaccine manufacturing departments. Facilities will be in regular operation or will be in start-up mode
Interact with other production support groups (technology, automation, and quality) and capital project teams while completing assignments
Provide progress updates to mentor summarizing the status of the assignments
Work with assigned mentor to develop personal and professional skills
Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs
Support utility (clean steam, water for injection, chilled water, tower water, glycol) and Air Handler Building Automation System (BAS) technical projects across multiple vaccine areas
Support equipment reliability projects and EMU West Point site initiatives across multiple vaccine areas

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringManufacturingGMP ComplianceBuilding Automation SystemsReliability EngineeringData AnalysisCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsTeamwork Skills

Required

Candidate must be pursuing an Associates, BS, or MS degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline, with a focus on manufacturing process or related field
Candidates must have communication, leadership and teamwork skills

Preferred

Candidates should have previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred but not required

Company

Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.59M
Key Investors
Private Capital AdvisorsGavi, the Vaccine Alliance
2018-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $0.59M
2016-01-21Series Unknown· $5M
1980-12-19IPO

Leadership Team

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Betty Larson
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
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Dean Li
Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories
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