MannKind Corporation · 10 hours ago
Safety and Engineering Internship
Danbury, CT
Internship
Hybrid
InternMannKind Corporation is a biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming chronic disease care through innovative solutions. The Safety & Engineering Intern will support the Environmental, Health & Safety Department in improving machine-specific energy-control procedures and contribute to the Zero Accident Culture initiative.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Identify Equipment: Conduct site walkthroughs to identify machines requiring LOTO procedures and document associated hazardous energy sources
Develop Procedures: Create and update machine-specific de‑energization/LOTO procedures using standardized templates and OSHA 1910.147 requirements
Create Assets Inventory: Build and maintain equipment and procedure records in the EHS safety suite, ensuring accuracy and proper linkage
Field Verification: Participate in equipment walkdowns to validate procedure steps, confirm isolation points, and assist with labeling
Documentation & Data Management: Organize procedure drafts, revisions, and approvals; maintain consistent document control
Program Support: Assist with LOTO audits, address program gaps, and support updates to training materials and visual aids
Safety Compliance: Follow all safety rules, use proper PPE, and report hazards promptly; work under supervision for all LOTO-related field activities
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in one of the following (or closely related) fields: Occupational Safety & Health / Environmental Health & Safety, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering
In good academic standing with their institution
Strong interest in safety, risk reduction, and regulatory compliance
Basic understanding of industrial equipment and systems (mechanical and/or electrical)
Ability to learn and apply OSHA concepts, particularly control of hazardous energy (LOTO)
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
Comfortable performing equipment walkdowns in production/plant environments
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong organizational skills – able to manage multiple equipment lists and procedure revisions
Preferred
Prior coursework or project work in: Safety engineering, industrial safety, or EHS
Electrical circuits, power systems, or machine design
Familiarity with: Reading mechanical or electrical drawings/schematics
P&IDs, single-line diagrams, or equipment manuals
Experience with: EHS software or asset management systems
Technical writing or SOP development
Previous internship or co‑op in manufacturing, lab, utilities, or industrial settings
Company
MannKind Corporation
MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming chronic disease care through innovative, patient-centric solutions.
Founded in 2001
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$475MKey Investors
Blackstone GroupDeerfield Capital Management
2025-08-06Post Ipo Debt· $75M
2021-03-02Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2018-12-01Post Ipo Equity· $40M
Leadership Team
Michael Castagna
Chief Executive Officer
Christopher Prentiss
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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