If you have questions on either of the opportunities below, please contact Dr. Steven Whitmeyer (whitmesj@jmu.edu).
Merck Associate Manufacturing Automation Engineer
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 8, 2024 and extends through Summer, 2024. It is a paid, 6-month internships at the Elkton, VA site. The internship will require working 15-20 hours per week during the Spring 2024 semester and 40 hours per week during Summer 2024.
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.
- Periodically reviews automation documents, performs preventive maintenance, and revises or develops automation Standard Operating Procedures.
- On the floor trouble shooting support of manufacturing activities
Application Instructions:
The application requires the following PDF documents, which you will submit with the application form.
- 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.
- Professional resume detailing past work experience, especially anything relevant to this position.
- JMU Unofficial Transcript.
Submit these documents by completing the application form below:
All applications must be submitted by 5PM on Friday, October 18.
Merck Production Systems Engineer
Description:
This internship starts on January 8, 2024 and extends through Summer, 2024. It is a paid, 6-month internships at the Elkton, VA site. The internship will require working 15-20 hours per week during the Spring 2024 semester and 40 hours per week during Summer 2024.
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.
- Develop an understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices, safety, and environmental regulations.
Application Instructions:
The application requires the following PDF documents, which you will submit with the application form.
- 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.
- Professional resume detailing past work experience, especially anything relevant to this position.
- JMU Unofficial Transcript.
Submit these documents by completing the application form below:
All applications must be submitted by 5PM on Friday, October 18.
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