External Supply Management Engineering Co-Op

About the role

The purpose of this role is to support medical device manufacturing within the pharmaceutical group of Bayer. This position will be part of the External Supply Management organization, which is responsible for FDA and ISO-regulated contract manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will support technical projects, process improvements, product transfers, and design upgrades while working closely with engineers, suppliers, and manufacturing teams. This role provides valuable hands-on experience in medical device manufacturing, project management, process improvement, and engineering support activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the External Supply Management Medical Device team on projects including product transfers, continuous improvement initiatives, and design upgrades;
• Conduct and document technical activities while working independently when required;
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, determine next steps, and communicate recommendations to responsible engineers;
• Conduct project management activities, testing and trial work, analyze results, communicate observations and conclusions both verbally and in writing, and provide recommendations for next steps;
• Improve production processes and manufacturing techniques to meet cost of goods sold (COGS) and quality targets;
• Apply engineering principles and technical knowledge to support projects, drive results, and effectively communicate progress with project teams;
• Support engineers with operations management activities and manufacturing initiatives.

Requirements

• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical skills through coursework and/or extracurricular activities;
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline;
• Must be entering sophomore through graduate year of college;
• Ability to generate and/or execute test methods and protocols;
• Strong customer focus with both internal and external stakeholders;
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills;
• Ability to independently develop ideas and solutions;
• Strong attention to detail, goal-oriented mindset, and demonstrated work ethic;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint;
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous internship, co-op, laboratory, manufacturing, or engineering project experience (preferred);
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment (preferred);
• Familiarity with medical device manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies (preferred).

Benefits

• Health care
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement
• PTO
• Sick leave

Pay

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate of approximately between $24.00 to $45.50. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant).

Schedule

Co-op Program Dates: Spring Co-op: January 2027 – June 2027; Fall Co-op: May/June 2027 – December 2027.