2019 Engineering Maintenance Summer Intern De Soto, KS (Kansas City Area) Date:Nov 2, 2018 Location:DeSoto, KS, US -Requisition ID:ADM010170 Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. known as Merck in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where Merck has codified its legacy for over a century. Mercks success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare. Merck Manufacturing Division, MMD, is a team of dedicated, energetic individuals who are committed to being the most trusted supplier of pharmaceuticals and health products worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, comprise an interdependent global manufacturing network thats committed to delivering a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe. This internship position will work directly with the Maintenance/Utility Department and in conjunction with the Engineering Department. Primary role will be to work with both utility and production equipment and gain a general understanding in facility and manufacturing maintenance and engineering. Projects and tasks will be assigned based on skill level and ability. -Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of De Soto facilities, operations, and personnel. -Intern will be involved in several ongoing projects for streamlining operations and maximizing results. -This position will involve direct communication and collaboration with multiple departments and vendors. -Intern will be exposed to all aspects of biotechnology plant site operations including Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices environments. -Comprehensive training will be provided on departmental software which includes SAP Preventative Maintenance and Siemens Insight Building Management software. -Work with minimum supervision, excellent multitasking and problem-solving skills required. -Responsible for learning and adhering to all Merck Safety, Health, Environmental, GMP and regulatory requirements (as required by task). This is a full- time internship position. Housing subsidy is not available as part of this program and must be funded 100% by the student.Qualifications Education Minimum Requirement: -Candidates must be currently enrolled and will have completed junior year in a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering program Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Biotechnology OR related field. Required Experience and Skills: -Candidates must be available for summer term of 2019 Roughly middle of May to middle of August -Candidate hours may include weekend or off-hour shift work Preferred Experience and Skills: -Preferred candidates have a minimum GPA of 3.0 -Preferred candidates have good mechanical aptitude and hand on experience with equipment / machinery Your role at Merck is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect generations to come, and were counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement. At Merck, were inventing for life. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to -. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully: Merck & Co., Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit: -Merck is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations. FTP2019 Job:Administrative Svcs Generic Other Locations: Employee Status:Temporary Travel:Yes, 5 % of the Time Number of Openings:1 Shift (if applicable): Hazardous Materials: Company Trade Name:Merck