The board
- Hours
- Full time
- Where
- Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
- Apply by
- End Date: October 30, 2026
- Posted
- Sep 14
The Automation Engineering Co-op will support the Site Automation organization in the implementation, maintenance, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing automation systems within a state-of-the-art, green field, biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The co-op will gain hands-on experience with industrial automation platforms, manufacturing execution systems, computerized systems validation, digital manufacturing technologies, and GMP-regulated processes.
This role provides a unique opportunity to work alongside automation engineers, manufacturing, quality, engineering, and IT teams while contributing to projects that support reliable, compliant, and efficient production operations.
What you'd do
- Support automation engineers in maintaining and improving manufacturing automation systems.
- Assist with the development and execution of computerized system validation (CSV) documentation, including test scripts, traceability matrices, and validation reports.
- Participate in Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and system commissioning activities.
- Assist with troubleshooting and resolving issues related to automation systems and system integrations.
- Support data collection, reporting, and analysis activities using automation and manufacturing data platforms.
- Participate in change management activities and documentation updates in accordance with GMP requirements.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and IT.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and digital transformation.
- Learn and apply industry standards including ISA-88, ISA-95, GAMP 5, and applicable GMP regulations.
What they want
- Currently pursuing a BS or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related technical field.
- Preferred fields include Information Management, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering / Development, Data Science, Cybersecurity.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher, which is reflective of all college coursework.
- Available to work full-time (40 hrs./week) with reliable transportation to and from site
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Starts
- 2026-09-14