Manufacturing Engineer Co-op Spring 2027

5 days ago

Indianapolis IN, IN, United States Randstad USA Full-time $52,000 - $66,560 Contract
\*\*\*THIS IS A 6-MONTH CO-OP STARTING JANUARY 4, 2027 THROUGH JUNE 25TH, 2027. TO QUALIFY, THE CANDIDATE HAS TO BE ACTIVELY ENROLLED IN AN ACADEMIC PROGRAM
- NO RELOCATION STIPEND PROVIDED\*\*\
* MilliporeSigma is a global leader in life science research and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Our culture thrives on creativity and a shared passion for advancing scientific discovery. We are seeking a co-op to join our dynamic Research & Development team. This role supports the Life Science Biology franchise within MilliporeSigma. The MilliporeSigma facility in Indianapolis specializes in contract development, manufacturing, and fill-and-finish services for complex and sterile pharmaceutical products, particularly lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) and mRNA technologies.

Responsibilities:

- Evaluation of OEM documentation compared to physical on site spare parts availability.
- Sourcing of spare parts that are obsolete or hard to find.
- Recommended upgrades and retrofits of obsolete parts.
- Communication between OEM and MSIG management.
- Implementation and qualification of upgraded/updated spare parts to improve sustainability.
- Development of downtime tracker pertaining to equipment.
- Evaluation of non planned work orders and development of appropriate PM program based on historical data and/or OEM recommendations.
- Other equipment/facility reliability initiatives as assigned. Qualifications :
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or Industrial Engineer from an ABET accredited school
- Basic understanding of drafting software (preferably AutoCAD or SolidWorks or ProE)
- Hands-on technical experience gained through previous internships, university machine shops, or applied engineering teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities