Boehringer Ingelheim · 16 hours ago
Summer Internship, Global Facilities & Engineering
Ridgefield, CT
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $33/hrBoehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative Intern to join their Global Facilities and Engineering Department located at their Ridgefield Campus. The Intern will assist the Engineering team in maintaining and operating pilot manufacturing and chemical processing systems, as well as providing technical assistance and guidance to ensure proper facility equipment operation and maintenance.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Work with the Boehringer Ingelheim GFE department to provide engineering and project management for a wide variety of capital projects including facility, equipment, site and utility construction, renovation projects and documentation management
Perform weekly check of assigned systems and revise engineering documentation as required (specifications, drawings, etc)
Work with Engineers, Architects, Environmental Health and Safety, Designers and User Groups to support the development of project proposals, feasibility studies, design and detailed designs
Work with external contractors and vendors to prepare quotes and estimates for on-going project work and facility modifications
Assist with engineering design through the development of Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Process Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) per process requirements
Under supervision of lead engineer, perform data collection and basic statistical analysis on process design conditions in support of systems optimization and troubleshooting activity
Obtain experience developing and supporting pharmaceutical development projects, chemical process systems, site and facility utility systems, and GMP/GLP/GxP pharmaceutical regulations and practices
Provide support to develop new systems to ensure GxP compliance and plant operator safety
Obtain experience performing evaluations and troubleshooting existing building utilities and control systems
Work is reviewed for adequacy and accuracy by facilities and project engineers as required
Qualification
Required
Must be a current undergraduate, graduate or advanced degree student in good academic standing
Student must be enrolled at a college or university for the duration of the internship
Overall cumulative minimum GPA from last completed quarter/semester 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) preferred
Major or minor in related field of internship
Undergraduate students must have completed at least 12 credit hours at current college or university
Graduate and Advanced Degree students must have completed at least 9 credit hours at current college or university
Basic understanding of Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, and/or Process Engineering fundamentals through coursework and projects
Sophomore level or higher
Strong verbal and written communication skills required
Ability to deal professionally with internal and external customers of various organizational levels
Ability to work effectively within a department team and members of same or higher organizational levels
Strong attention to detail and desire to learn topics outside of typical engineering disciplines
Demonstrated potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, and collaboration with others and independent thought
Strong computer skills with beginner level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Basic competency with AutoCAD
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
Hands-on experience with mechanical/electrical/plumbing/chemical, management systems
Knowledge of GxP regulations and chemical processing
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
Must be 18 years of age or older
Preferred
Overall cumulative minimum GPA from last completed quarter/semester 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) preferred
Sophomore level or higher
Company
Boehringer Ingelheim
Boehringer Ingelheim is a group of pharmaceutical companies that focuses on prescription medicines and animal health. It is a sub-organization of Boehringer Ingelheim.
Founded in 1885Ingelheim Am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, DEU
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christian Eckermann
Corp. SVP BioPharma Network
Clemens Twardy
Corporate Vice President, Head of Global Supply Chain and Lifecycle Management Animal Health
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