Pharma Engineering Co‑Op (6‑month)

About the role

The Nestlé USA Pharma Engineering Co‑Op provides a six‑month full‑time immersive experience in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) testing environment, giving students real‑world exposure to pharmaceutical manufacturing and continuous‑improvement projects.

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrate initiative and work cross‑functionally on value‑added projects.
• Recommend organizational actions focused on cost savings or operational efficiencies.
• Conduct quality, process‑improvement, and troubleshooting projects using basic problem‑solving or statistical analysis.
• Standardize work processes to improve operations and support training of new technicians.
• Support introduction of new technologies and processes, including hands‑on testing of equipment, facilities, and utilities.
• Optimize use of computerized systems and business tools to ensure high quality and efficiency.
• Participate in equipment‑failure investigations, metrology initiatives, and engineering documentation tasks.
• Contribute to safety initiatives.

Required profile

• Working toward a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline, to be completed by Dec 2027 or Jun 2028.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical skills for data tracking and results analysis.
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment.
• Demonstrated learning agility and ability to deliver results on challenging assignments.
• Comfortable working with people in a laboratory setting.
• Available to participate from Jan 2027 to Jun 2027.

Required skills

• Statistical analysis
• Computerized systems
• Equipment testing

What we offer

• Immersion in a dynamic and collaborative work culture.
• Mentorship and professional guidance from experienced leaders.
• Pay range $25‑$28 per hour, plus 401k match, healthcare coverage and performance‑based incentives.