About the role#
NNE is hiring engineering students for a paid Summer 2027 internship. You will work alongside professionals in Process, Mechanical, Automation, and IT/OT engineering. This role provides hands-on exposure to pharmaceutical manufacturing projects. You will learn how teams design, optimize, and maintain systems in a regulated production environment while building your technical and professional skills.
What you'll do#
- Support process, mechanical, automation, and IT/OT projects.
- Assist engineering teams with project tasks and improvement initiatives.
- Participate in design, data collection, analysis, and technical evaluations.
- Conduct equipment assessments, field walks, system inspections, and troubleshooting.
- Help develop and review engineering deliverables, drawings, specifications, and reports.
- Contribute to process improvement and cLEAN initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges.
- Assist in developing automation and data solutions following S88/S95 standards and FDA guidelines.
- Participate in validation, commissioning, testing, and qualification activities.
- Attend project meetings, workshops, and professional development sessions.
- Complete training on pharmaceutical manufacturing and engineering standards.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, or Industrial Engineering, or Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
- Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
- Coursework or project experience in process engineering, mechanical design, automation, PLCs, SCADA, data analytics, or IT infrastructure.
- Experience in team projects, student organizations, or research.
- Competence with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- An interest in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or advanced manufacturing industries.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship located in Clayton, North Carolina.
- Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the office.
- Housing, relocation assistance, and travel stipends are not provided.
About NNE
NNE is an engineering services firm founded in 1991. The company provides facility design, manufacturing process, automation, and project management for the pharmaceutical industry. It employs over 3,000 people across offices in Denmark, India, and the United States. NNE focuses on building and optimizing manufacturing facilities for API production.
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