External Supply Management Engineering Co-Op
Bayer
Summary
Support medical device manufacturing within the pharmaceutical group of Bayer as part of the External Supply Management organization, which is responsible for FDA and ISO-regulated contract manufacturing operations. Support technical projects, process improvements, product transfers, and design upgrades while working closely with engineers, suppliers, and manufacturing teams.
Job description
Position Purpose
Support medical device manufacturing within the pharmaceutical group of Bayer as part of the External Supply Management organization, which is responsible for FDA and ISO-regulated contract manufacturing operations. Support technical projects, process improvements, product transfers, and design upgrades while working closely with engineers, suppliers, and manufacturing teams.
Your Tasks and Responsibilities
- Support the External Supply Management Medical Device team on projects including product transfers, continuous improvement initiatives, and design upgrades
- Conduct and document technical activities while working independently when required
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, determine next steps, and communicate recommendations to responsible engineers
- Conduct project management activities, testing and trial work, analyze results, communicate observations and conclusions both verbally and in writing, and provide recommendations for next steps
- Improve production processes and manufacturing techniques to meet cost of goods sold (COGS) and quality targets
- Apply engineering principles and technical knowledge to support projects, drive results, and effectively communicate progress with project teams
- Support engineers with operations management activities and manufacturing initiatives
Who You Are
Required:
- Demonstrated hands-on mechanical skills through coursework and/or extracurricular activities
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Must be entering sophomore through graduate year of college
- Ability to generate and/or execute test methods and protocols
- Strong customer focus with both internal and external stakeholders
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Ability to independently develop ideas and solutions
- Strong attention to detail, goal-oriented mindset, and demonstrated work ethic
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
Preferred:
- Previous internship, co-op, laboratory, manufacturing, or engineering project experience
- Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with medical device manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies
Requirements
- Demonstrated hands-on mechanical skills through coursework and/or extracurricular activities
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Must be entering sophomore through graduate year of college
- Ability to generate and/or execute test methods and protocols
- Strong customer focus with both internal and external stakeholders
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Ability to independently develop ideas and solutions
- Strong attention to detail, goal-oriented mindset, and demonstrated work ethic
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Previous internship, co-op, laboratory, manufacturing, or engineering project experience
- Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with medical device manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies
Benefits
- Health care
- Vision
- Dental
- Retirement
- PTO
- Sick leave
Company overview
Bayer AG is a global life science company with core competencies in healthcare and agriculture, operating as one of the world's leading pharmaceutical corporations. Founded in 1863 and headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, Bayer operates through three primary divisions: Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health, and Crop Science. The company's pharmaceutical segment focuses on prescription products for cardiology, women's healthcare, oncology, hematology, and ophthalmology, with blockbuster drugs including Xarelto, Eylea, and Nubeqa. Bayer's Consumer Health division markets well-known over-the-counter brands such as Aspirin, Aleve, Claritin, and Bepanthen. The Crop Science division, strengthened by the acquisition of Monsanto, provides seeds, crop protection products, and digital farming solutions. With approximately 92,815 employees worldwide and operations in 80 countries, Bayer is committed to its mission of "Health for all, Hunger for none," driving innovation in medical treatments, agricultural productivity, and sustainable development. The company maintains a strong research and development pipeline, investing heavily in areas like precision medicine, artificial intelligence applications in healthcare, and sustainable agricultural technologies.