Co-Op, Process Engineering, CQV & Manufacturing Engineering

Location: 100% onsite in Norwood, Massachusetts, United States. The co-op runs from January 18, 2027 through June 25, 2027, and applicants must be available for the entire duration. The role may also support activities across the Marlborough and Norwood sites. Remote work is not available.

Salary: $20.00–$60.00

Company

hirify.global develops mRNA technology and medicines through a biopharmaceutical research, manufacturing, and technology platform.

What you will do

• Support Process Engineering, CQV, and Manufacturing Engineering activities for cGMP facilities, utilities, equipment, and systems.
• Assist with commissioning, qualification, and validation protocols, reports, traceability documents, field data, and supporting records.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions, change controls, and preventative maintenance improvements.
• Participate in engineering projects spanning requirements, design review, procurement, installation, start-up, commissioning, qualification, validation, and operational handover.
• Review specifications, component lists, operating manuals, drawings, turnover packages, and qualification records for completeness and compliance.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Facilities, Metrology, Digital Automation, MS&T, Environmental Health & Safety, and engineering teams while supporting continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a 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, basic technical and problem-solving skills, and willingness to learn engineering and validation documentation practices.
• Must already hold U.S. work authorization and maintain it without future sponsorship.
• Only U.S. persons eligible under export-control requirements may access the relevant technology or data.
• Must be available for the complete January 18–June 25, 2027 co-op term and able to complete cleanroom gowning training and enter classified manufacturing areas.

Nice to have

• Experience working independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and exposure to technical writing, data organization, laboratory, engineering, or manufacturing environments.
• Professional curiosity, accountability, and interest in quality, safety, and compliance.

Culture & Benefits

• In-person, site-based work with direct mentorship and hands-on collaboration.
• Exposure to regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations and classified cleanroom environments.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, holidays, volunteer days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown.
• Subsidized commuter benefits and location-specific perks.
• Free premium access to meditation and mindfulness classes.