Facilities & Engineering Safety Intern
AstraZeneca
Summary
We are looking for rising senior students studying Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related field for a 10-week internship role at our site in Tarzana, CA from June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027.
Job description
Position Description
- Support Safety Inspections and Risk Assessments.
- Assist in conducting workplace safety inspections, hazard assessments, and job hazard analyses (JHAs).
- Identify potential safety risks and help develop corrective and preventive actions.
- Assist with Regulatory Compliance and Documentation.
- Support compliance with OSHA, EPA, local safety regulations, and company EHS policies.
- Maintain safety records, inspection reports, incident logs, training documentation, and corrective action tracking.
- Participate in Safety Programs and Projects.
- Assist with safety training, emergency preparedness activities, ergonomic assessments, and safety improvement initiatives.
- Analyze safety data and help develop recommendations to improve workplace safety performance.
- Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and develop corrective and preventative actions.
- Leverage AI tools and applications to enhance existing SHE programs and systems.
Position Requirements
- Rising senior students studying Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- Ability to analyze data, track trends, solve problems, think critically, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications is required.
- Experience with writing technical reports and improving processes is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
- Interest in environmental and/or occupational health and/or industrial safety is required.
- Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2027.
- US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
- This role will not be granting CPT support.
- Ability to report onsite to Tarzana, CA site 5 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
- Compensation: $25 per hour.
Requirements
- Rising senior student studying Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
- Ability to analyze data, track trends, solve problems, think critically, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Experience writing technical reports and improving processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Interest in environmental and/or occupational health and/or industrial safety
- Expected graduation date after August 2027
- US Work Authorization required at time of application
- No CPT support provided
- Ability to report onsite to Tarzana, CA 5 days per week
- No relocation assistance provided
Company overview
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company dedicated to accelerating the delivery of life-changing medicines that create enduring value for patients, society, and shareholders. With a workforce of over 94,300 employees worldwide, the company operates across three core therapy areas: Oncology, BioPharmaceuticals (including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, Respiratory & Immunology), and Rare Disease. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca maintains strategic R&D centers in Cambridge, Gaithersburg (US), Boston (US), Gothenburg (Sweden), Shanghai, and Beijing. The company generated $54.1 billion in total revenue in 2024 and invested $13.6 billion in scientific research and development. AstraZeneca's bold aspiration is to be pioneers in science, lead in disease areas, and transform patient outcomes, with a goal to launch 20 new medicines and achieve $80 billion in total revenue by 2030. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, health equity, and creating an inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation.