CSM Jobs & Internships for Students

If you have questions on either of the opportunities below, please contact Dr. Steven Whitmeyer (whitmesj@jmu.edu).

Description:

This position provides support for the control system software and hardware for the various manufacturing areas at the site. This typically involves managing several challenging projects. The Associate Manufacturing Automation Engineer will be paired with a more experienced Automation Engineer who will oversee their work as well as their development. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply their enthusiasm and technical skills as a member of a multidisciplinary team supporting the operation of pharmaceutical product manufacturing facilities.

This internship starts on January 3, 2023 and extends through Summer, 2023. It is a paid, 6-month internships at the Elkton, VA site utilizing a hybrid work situation. The internship will require working 15-20 hours per week during the Spring, 2023 semester and 40 hours per week during Summer 2023.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with providing automation support for various manufacturing systems such as Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems and Original Equipment Manufacturer platforms.
• Must be willing to work closely with various site and central groups in order to ensure control systems are designed, implemented and maintained in a manner to ensure manufacturing requirements are met
• Designing solutions to ensure quality and stability of automation systems through future expansions, replacements, or upgrades.
• Using technical knowledge to assure the efficient operation of a variety of automated processing and information technology systems.
• Developing an understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Communicates daily with operation, technical, and quality representatives within area of support through the tier process.
• Periodically reviews automation documents, performs preventive maintenance, and revises or develops automation Standard Operating Procedures.
• Develops and supports corrective actions associated with automation related deviations/investigations
• Communicates periodically with immediate supervisor about the status of area of responsibility
• On the floor trouble shooting support of manufacturing activities
• Maintains all system life cycle documentation
• Responsibilities will potentially include providing automation support on various shifts and remote off-hour coverage support for trouble calls.

Application Instructions:

The application requires the following PDF documents, which you will submit with the application form.

1. A letter of interest detailing the opportunity you are applying for, your relevant coursework and skills, what you hope to gain from the experience, and how it will help you achieve your short and long-term career goals.
2. Professional resume detailing past work experience, especially anything relevant to this position.
3. JMU Unofficial Transcript.

Submit these documents by completing the application form below:

Application

All applications must be submitted by 5PM on Monday, October 31.

Description:

This internship starts on January 3, 2023 and extends through Summer, 2023. It is a paid, 6-month internships at the Elkton, VA site utilizing a hybrid work situation. The internship will require working 15-20 hours per week during the Spring, 2023 semester and 40 hours per week during Summer 2023.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Manufacturing and Support organizations to develop and maintain a sustainable lean manufacturing environment driven by an engaged workforce.
• Prioritize, align and integrate use of various tools & strategies to analyze and standardize process, material and information management in support of manufacturing value streams and effectively transfer required mindsets, behaviors and skills into the organization.
• Partner with the production teams on the shop floor to identify sources & eliminate issues and develop trust through standardized communication tools.
• Incorporate continuous improvement skills through the framework of Merck Production System, resulting in sustainability & realization of intended people and business benefit.
• Optimize existing processes to achieve improvements in process quality, yield and efficiency.

Application Instructions:

The application requires the following PDF documents, which you will submit with the application form.

1. A letter of interest detailing the opportunity you are applying for, your relevant coursework and skills, what you hope to gain from the experience, and how it will help you achieve your short and long-term career goals.
2. Professional resume detailing past work experience, especially anything relevant to this position.
3. JMU Unofficial Transcript.

Submit these documents by completing the application form below:

Application

All applications must be submitted by 5PM on Monday, October 31.