Moderna · 1 day ago
2026 Co-Op, Site Engineering
Norwood, Massachusetts
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$20/hr - $60/hrModerna is a biotechnology company focused on delivering innovative medicines. The Plant Engineering Intern will support the Plant Engineering team by assisting with engineering activities related to GMP utilities, HVAC, and facilities systems, providing hands-on exposure to pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
BiotechnologyHealthcarePharmaceuticalLife ScienceGeneticsHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist Plant Engineers with engineering support activities for GMP utilities, including WFI systems, process gases, and supporting infrastructure
Support technical activities related to grey utilities (e.g., chilled water, steam, boilers, condensate) and associated building management systems (BMS), primarily through observation, data collection, and analysis
Gain exposure to GMP HVAC systems, including cleanroom concepts, air distribution, HEPA filtration, pressure differentials, and alarm strategies
Support troubleshooting efforts by collecting data, reviewing trends, and documenting observations under guidance from experienced engineers
Assist with documentation activities, including drafting technical summaries, updating procedures, supporting change controls, and organizing engineering records in accordance with Good Documentation Practices
Participate in cross-functional meetings with Facilities, Manufacturing, Quality, and external vendors to gain exposure to collaborative problem-solving in a regulated environment
Support small engineering projects or project phases, such as equipment walkdowns, drawing reviews, commissioning support, or validation documentation preparation
Observe and support safety-related activities, including hazard identification, safe work practices, and adherence to site safety procedures
Follow all applicable GxP requirements, company policies, SOPs, and work instructions while performing assigned tasks
Complete all required training assignments and actively seek learning opportunities to build technical and professional skills
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
Interest in facilities engineering, utilities, HVAC systems, or pharmaceutical/biotechnology manufacturing
Familiarity with basic engineering principles; prior internship, co-op, or lab experience is a plus but not required
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document work clearly and professionally
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to learn quickly, follow direction, and work effectively in a team-based environment
Demonstrated professionalism, curiosity, and a willingness to ask questions and take initiative within assigned responsibilities
This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna's site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work
Candidates must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship
Benefits
Free premium access to meditation and mindfulness classes
Subsidized commuter benefits
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, volunteer days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
Location-specific perks and extras
Company
Moderna
Moderna Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in vaccines and drug development.
Founded in 2010
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.56BKey Investors
Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness InnovationsAres ManagementU.S. Department of Health & Human Services
2025-12-18Grant· $54.3M
2025-11-20Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2024-07-02Grant· $176M
Leadership Team
Stephane Bancel
Founding CEO
Kenneth Chien
Co-Founder
Recent News
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