About the role#
As a Mechanical Reliability Co-Op, you will work within the engineering team at the AbbVie Bioresearch Center. This role focuses on maintaining facility systems and ensuring the reliability of our assets. You will report to the Reliability Engineer or Manager and work alongside teams in project engineering, controls, and site operations.
What you'll do#
- Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage facility system strategies and maintenance execution.
- Support the site asset reliability program and related projects.
- Apply predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration and ultrasound analysis, to identify equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Use engineering tools such as Root Cause Failure Analysis, Pareto analysis, and Life-Cycle costing.
- Collaborate with maintenance and inventory staff to improve asset critical spare parts strategies.
- Assist in maintaining the Asset Maintenance Plan to ensure effective job plans for plant assets.
- Provide general support to the Reliability Engineer as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program for Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date between May 2028 and December 2028.
- Enrollment in university for at least one semester following the completion of the co-op.
- Ability to commit to a 6-month, full-time, in-person role from July to December 2027.
- Skills in communication, networking, adaptability, and problem-solving.
- Familiarity with business and maintenance systems such as SAP, Maximo, or SharePoint.
Location & details#
- Location: Worcester, Massachusetts (On-site at AbbVie Bioresearch Center).
- Term: Summer and Fall 2027 (July through December).
- Employment: Full-time paid co-op.
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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