About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based at our facility in Clayton, North Carolina. You will work on-site for ten weeks, from May 17 to July 23, 2027. This role provides hands-on experience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, focusing on maintenance engineering tasks.
What you'll do#
- Support daily maintenance engineering activities.
- Collect and analyze data within the Fermentation and Recovery departments.
- Attend all relevant department and group meetings.
- Complete project work under the direction of your assigned supervisor.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing an undergraduate degree, specifically as a rising junior or rising senior.
- Mechanical Engineering majors are preferred.
- A GPA of 3.0 or above is required.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel and Word, plus familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications.
- Please note that we are not providing sponsorship for employment visa status for this position.
Location & details#
- Location: Clayton, NC, USA
- Work Modality: On-site
- Travel: No overnight travel is required for this role
About Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a pharmaceutical company that focuses on treatments for chronic diseases including diabetes and obesity. Founded in 1923 in Denmark, the company operates globally with headquarters in Bagsværd. It employs approximately 62,188 people across 80 offices. The organization researches and manufactures medical solutions for rare diseases and other health conditions.
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