Co-Op IT Engineer
Boehringer Ingelheim
Summary
Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative Co-op to join our IT Engineering team. The MES Co-op supports the Regional System Lead and cross-functional partners in maintaining and improving Manufacturing Execution Systems used across production sites. Under guidance, the student contributes to documentation, data analysis, testing, issue investigation, change preparation, and continuous-improvement activities. The assignment provides practical exposure to manufacturing IT, regulated operations, system lifecycle practices, and collaboration across local and global teams.
Job description
Duties & Responsibilities
- Completes assigned work accurately, safely, and on schedule with appropriate guidance.
- Produces clear, complete, and reusable documentation.
- Uses data and structured analysis to support troubleshooting and improvement.
- Demonstrates progress in MES, manufacturing IT, and system lifecycle knowledge.
- Communicates status, questions, risks, and findings proactively.
- Builds effective working relationships across IT, manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams.
- Delivers a defined project or improvement with measurable value by the end of the assignment.
Requirements
- Must be a current undergraduate, graduate or advanced degree student in good academic standing.
- Student must be enrolled at an accredited college or university for the duration of the internship/co-op.
- 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/co-op.
- 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.
Eligibility Requirements
- 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.
Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities
The below skills are desired, not required:
- SQL and relational database concepts and/or Oracle and PostgreSQL
- Windows or Linux operating systems
- Power BI, Python, PowerShell, or another scripting and reporting tool
- Software testing, requirements gathering, or process mapping
- IT service management concepts such as incident, problem, change, and request management
- Git, Azure DevOps, Jira, ServiceNow, or another work-tracking platform
- GMP, validation, cybersecurity, data integrity, or quality-management principles
- Manufacturing Execution Systems, enterprise applications, or production-support environments
- Open Shift Platform
Requirements
- Must be a current undergraduate, graduate or advanced degree student in good academic standing.
- Student must be enrolled at an accredited college or university for the duration of the internship/co-op.
- 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/co-op.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Work-life balance
- Networking opportunities
Company overview
Boehringer Ingelheim is a leading global research-driven biopharmaceutical company founded in 1885 and headquartered in Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany. As one of the world's top 20 pharmaceutical companies and the largest privately-owned pharmaceutical firm, it operates across three main business areas: Human Pharma, Animal Health, and Biopharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing. The company focuses on developing innovative therapies for diseases with high unmet medical needs, including cardiometabolic diseases, oncology, respiratory diseases, immunology, central nervous system disorders, and retinal health. With over 54,500 employees across 78 countries, Boehringer Ingelheim generated approximately €26.8 billion in revenue in 2024. The company maintains a strong research and development network with facilities in Germany, the United States, Austria, Japan, and Switzerland, investing significantly in advancing treatments for both human and animal health. Notable products include Jardiance (empagliflozin) for diabetes, Ofev (nintedanib) for pulmonary fibrosis, Spiriva (tiotropium) for respiratory conditions, and Pradaxa (dabigatran) for anticoagulation therapy.