About the role#
This is a 6-month, full-time, paid co-op position based in Worcester, Massachusetts. You will report to the Reliability Engineer or Reliability Manager. You will work alongside Project Engineering, Controls Engineering, Site Operations, and Maintenance teams to support facility systems and asset reliability.
What you'll do#
- Use our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to direct the strategy and execution of facility systems, including predictive and preventive maintenance.
- Support the development and maintenance of the site asset reliability program and associated projects.
- Apply reliability and engineering tools such as Life-Cycle costing, Pareto analysis, and Root Cause Failure Analysis.
- Use predictive maintenance technologies like Ultrasound and Vibration analysis to identify potential equipment failures.
- Collaborate with maintenance and inventory staff to develop strategies for critical spare parts and continuous improvement.
- Interface with site engineering management to report on the status of the reliability program.
- Support the Asset Maintenance Plan to ensure effective maintenance job plans for plant assets.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program for Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Enrollment in university for at least one semester following the completion of the co-op.
- Ability to commit to a 6-month, in-person duration.
- Strong communication, adaptability, networking, and creative problem-solving skills.
- Exposure to business and maintenance systems such as Maximo, SAP, or SharePoint.
Location & details#
- Location: Worcester, Massachusetts.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January through June).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time intern.
About AbbVie
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company based in North Chicago, Illinois. It researches and manufactures medicines across several therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and aesthetics. The organization operates as a public company with over 59,000 employees. It maintains a presence in various international locations such as Canada, South Korea, Japan, and Costa Rica.
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