Co-Op, Process Engineering, CQV & Manufacturing Engineering

The Role

This is a winter / spring co-op opportunity supporting Moderna’s Norwood, MA site from January 18, 2027 – June 25, 2027. Applicants must be available for the entire duration of the co-op. The Facilities & Engineering organization at Moderna is seeking co-op talent to support Process Engineering, Commissioning, Qualification and Validation (CQV), and Manufacturing Engineering activities at the Norwood, MA site.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Support Process Engineering, CQV, and Manufacturing Engineering team members with day-to-day activities for cGMP manufacturing facilities, utilities, equipment, and systems across the Marlborough and Norwood sites.
• Assist with commissioning, qualification, and validation activities, including preparation, execution, review, and organization of protocols, reports, traceability documents, field data, and supporting records.
• Assist with troubleshooting process equipment, gathering information to support root cause investigations, and supporting Corrective/Preventative Actions, change controls, and preventative maintenance improvements.
• Participate in engineering projects across the equipment lifecycle, including user requirements, design review, procurement, installation, start-up, commissioning, qualification, validation, and operational handover.
• Support equipment and system qualification activities for manufacturing equipment, controlled temperature units, analytical instruments, process utilities, and supporting systems.
• Review engineering and turnover documentation, including specifications, component lists, operating manuals, drawings, Engineering Turnover Packages, and qualification records for completeness and compliance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Quality, Manufacturing, Facilities, Metrology, Digital Automation, MS&T, Environmental Health & Safety, and engineering groups across Marlborough and Norwood to support project and operational needs.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by identifying documentation gaps, process inefficiencies, equipment reliability opportunities, and ways to strengthen engineering and validation execution.
• Follow applicable GxP regulations, SOPs, guidelines, safety requirements, and company policies; complete cleanroom gowning training and enter classified manufacturing areas as needed.
• Communicate progress and issues clearly, complete assigned tasks on schedule, and prepare or contribute to technical documentation and project updates.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Basic Qualifications)

• Current student enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering or other related Life Sciences Engineering discipline.
• Interest in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, commissioning, qualification, validation, GMP manufacturing, quality systems, equipment reliability, or regulated biopharmaceutical operations.
• Strong attention to detail, fundamental technical and problem-solving skills, and willingness to learn engineering and validation documentation practices.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to ask questions, share updates, and document technical work clearly.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools; experience with technical writing, data organization, laboratory, engineering, or manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Professional curiosity, accountability, and a desire to contribute to a fast-paced environment while supporting Moderna’s quality, safety, and compliance expectations.