The Process Engineering Co-Op is designed to give students experience in a cutting-edge field and to help VVS develop new manufacturing technologies at our Cambridge facility. This role will involve projects in areas such as new equipment installation, engineering best practices, technology transfer, trouble shooting and manufacturing investigations. Projects will be in pursuit of achieving a safe, efficient, cost effective and high quality product and manufacturing facility.

The position will interact with a cross-functional group that includes facilities, automation, and validation engineers as well as manufacturing, maintenance and instrument and controls technicians.

Co-ops will be expected to:

• Perform all tasks in accordance with companies established policies and procedures. Document all work. Train new employees on the maintenance of equipment, safety of equipment, SOPs and GMPs on an as-needed basis
• Adhere to all established Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Policies
• Inspect equipment to locate potential causes of trouble.
• Routinely check equipment for potential safety hazards and implement safety improvements promptly after a need is identified.
• Interact with production personnel to assess equipment problems and observe equipment to determine what repairs or modifications are necessary.
• Actively participate in company continuous improvement activities.
• Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment
• The candidate will gain experience with Pall, GE, Sartorius and Millipore equipment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Interact with the site process, automation, and facilities engineering teams
• Collect information required for execution of assigned projects
• Provide frequent overall feedback to management

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrolled in a university studying an engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Chemical, Process Engineering or relevant engineering discipline
• 2-5 years’ of completed university coursework
• Knowledge of biologic manufacturing, vector manufacturing, fill finish, or label and pack processes
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills; written and oral.
• Ability to perform as an individual and part of a team, self motivated
• Management of priorities and deadlines for task.

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