Process/Project Engineering Co-op (Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Location: Wilson, North Carolina, United States; onsite

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech develops healthcare and biopharmaceutical solutions across Innovative Medicine and MedTech.

What you will do

• Support the development of a new large-molecule drug substance manufacturing site.
• Prepare engineering documentation, operating and maintenance procedures, SOPs, and commissioning and validation test plans.
• Assist with testing, troubleshooting, and process improvement for utility systems, process systems, equipment, and instrumentation.
• Develop tools to measure, track, and improve standards compliance and equipment utilization.
• Pull, validate, and verify data; maintain databases, spreadsheets, project reports, and documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, internal functions, suppliers, and external vendors on schedules, procurement, inventory, and project activities.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related engineering major.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Strong analytical, organizational, time-management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal direction.
• Must be permanently authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of large-molecule drug manufacturing and equipment such as bioreactors, chromatography, and tangential flow filtration.
• Experience in a cGMP environment.
• Understanding of monoclonal antibody production processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on learning experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and process engineering.
• Collaboration with process engineers, project engineers, team leads, and external vendors.
• Opportunities to strengthen project management, communication, and engineering skills.
• Professional networking and practical industry experience.
• Inclusive work environment and equal employment opportunity.