2027 Future Talent Program - Process/Project Engineer - Global Engineering Solutions Co-op, Kansas, De Soto

Future Talent Program - Process/Project Engineer Co-op

The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. This Engineering Co-op position is targeted for college students in their Junior or Senior year. The role involves learning and applying skills related to process engineering of pharmaceutical grade equipment for use in drug product and drug substance manufacturing.

General Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge, data analysis and troubleshooting skills in the support of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and facilities, in a team-based environment.
• Utilize superior communication and interpersonal skills, a team player with the ability to work independently.
• Develop leadership skills in the areas of diverse team building, vendor management, and process equipment development/design.

Position-Specific Responsibilities

• Function as a Process Engineer supporting a Biologics/Vaccine Project in Animal Health.
• Experience with an equipment life cycle approach including specification, selection, testing & commissioning, troubleshooting and qualification.
• Excellent collaboration and engagement as a team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical and Problem Solving Skills.
• Project/Time Management skills which deliver on time and quality work.
• Ability to travel domestic. Main base location will be at the DeSoto, Kansas.

Education Minimum Requirement

This position is targeted for candidates in their Junior or Senior year at an accredited college/university. Candidates must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering (e.g. Chemical, Biomedical, Mechanical, etc.) or equivalent discipline. No prior experience is required.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Interface with IPT members in support of Capital Project Delivery.
• Ability to assess multiple options and select a leading approach.
• Core knowledge should include specification of unit operations, P&ID development, Hazard Analysis, equipment operation, commissioning & qualification.
• Operating within cost and schedule constraints of project and department.
• Maintaining knowledge of best practices & industry trends; may participate in professional/technical organizations.
• Ensures that deliverables conform to our company standards and practices, and are technically sound.
• Liaises with other technical functions to ensure successful technology transfers of new and in-line products.
• Collaborates effectively with contractors, suppliers and other team members in the execution of the work, written and oral communication, and problem-solving skills with desire to be innovative.
• Prior experience with capital equipment specification and installation.
• Candidates possessing prior intern or co-op experience in the manufacturing or engineering sector, preferably Pharmaceutical will be given clear preference.