2027 Future Talent Program - Global Workplace & Enterprise Services (Co-op)

About the role

The 2027 Future Talent Program offers co-operative assignments of up to 6 months, each centred on one or more projects, within Merck's Global Services division. The Global Workplace and Enterprise Services (GWES) unit in Pennsylvania supports the company sites in southeastern PA (West Point, Upper Gwynedd, North Wales, Springhouse and WeWork Philadelphia) and aims to improve patients' lives through world-class facility services. The assignment is project-based at the West Point site, with a clear deliverable.

Key responsibilities

• Work with Facilities Management, Utility Energy Operations, Maintenance & Engineering, Project Delivery and Process Excellence teams, assisting with maintenance activities, operational data trending and daily/weekly planning meetings.
• Help with capital projects from initial concept through execution planning.
• Partner with teams to build visual dashboards tracking priorities and KPIs.
• Support the Gemba (Go-See) safety program, including safety walkdowns.
• Develop digital tools to automate information flow and simplify processes.
• Attend portfolio meetings, review facility projects, monitor them and report status such as spend to date and forecasts.
• Maintain organizational skills, stay informed on developments and recommend improvements to service, operations and reliability.
• Follow company safety, health, environmental, GMP and regulatory requirements, perform duties with minimal supervision and handle administrative record-keeping.

Required profile

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program in Engineering or a related field.
• Majors sought: Business & Engineering, Chemical, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Construction Management or Bio-Medical Engineering.
• Experience level: beginner (limited/no experience, first co-op), intermediate (some related experience, second co-op) or advanced (previous related experience, final co-op).
• Minimum GPA of 3.00 preferred.
• Available for 6 months, able to work flexible hours, pass federal background checks and hold a valid driving license.

What we offer

• Salary range of $39,908 - $111,111 USD.
• Fixed-term intern/co-op position with no relocation or travel required.