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Merck · 16 hours ago

2026 Future Talent Program – Packaging Component Engineering – Co-Op

USA - North Carolina - Wilson

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$40K/yr - $106K/yr

Merck is a global leader in bio-pharmaceuticals, and they are seeking a Co-Op Associate Engineering Specialist for their Future Talent Program in Packaging Component Engineering. This role involves supporting the Manufacturing Division's primary U.S. Packaging site in various packaging development and engineering activities, offering hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical packaging industry.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Primary and secondary packaging development and testing for solid oral dose, sterile and medical device/combination products

Packaging equipment development and qualification

Packaging processes and controls

Packaging related documentation and regulations

Assist in ad hoc response to floor support

Initiate and manage supplier incident cases for component issues identified in Operations

Participate in component investigations and travel to supplier's as needed

Support in all packaging engineering activities as needed for all packaging component engineers including but not limited to engineering studies, machine trials, and profile and specification development

Qualification

Packaging developmentPackaging equipment qualificationPackaging processesProject managementTechnical writingProblem solvingOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Currently pursuing degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering

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

Available for full time employment for a period of six months. Targeted timeframe is 31 May 2027 to 17 Dec 2027

Preferred

Strong project management, problem solving, organizational, technical writing and communication skills

GPA of 3.0 or higher

Company

Merck

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

Founded in 1891

Rahway, New Jersey, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.merck.com

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

Betty Larson

Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Dean Li

Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories

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