Internship Manufacturing Engineering
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About This Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineering Intern to join our interdisciplinary team.
In this role, you will gain hands-on experience at Biogen’s Solothurn manufacturing site, working in a highly automated biopharmaceutical environment. You will work alongside experienced professionals, supporting the design, commissioning and validation of manufacturing equipment, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and helping address technical challenges. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to develop your engineering and problem-solving skills while contributing to meaningful projects in a modern manufacturing environment.
The internship is offered for a duration of 9–12 months, with the possibility of extension.
What You’ll Do
Assist in the design and validation of new manufacturing equipment.
Support continuous improvement projects to enhance manufacturing efficiency and equipment performance.
Participate in commissioning activities for new systems and equipment.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve technical challenges.
Perform technical analyses and prepare documentation to support engineering projects and ongoing initiatives.
Contribute to maintaining and optimizing automation across the manufacturing facility.
Required Qualifications
Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field.
Strong interest in manufacturing and automation within a biotech or pharmaceutical context.
Excellent communication and time management skills.
Enthusiastic about learning and working in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of manufacturing processes in biotech or pharmaceuticals.
Familiarity with automation systems and equipment validation.
What We Offer
Hands-on experience in a world-class manufacturing facility.
Opportunity to work on real-world projects in a highly automated biotech environment.
Mentorship from experienced engineers and exposure to interdisciplinary teamwork.
A chance to contribute to the advancement of biotech manufacturing technology.
Job Level: Internship
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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