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Intern – HBO – Digital Delivery

MSD
The Netherlandsfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Jan 2026

About the role

Job Description

Are you a motivated final-year HBO student eager to experience life at one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical multinationals? Join our Digital department for a graduation internship where you’ll get real responsibility, mentorship, and the freedom to take initiative.

Intern – HBO – Digital Delivery


Welcome to our team

Our team is a key hub in our organization, responsible for the engineering, design, and delivery of digital systems for large capital projects within Animal Health (AH).

Our multidisciplinary team includes Digital Delivery Managers, Technical SMEs, and Product Coe Leads with deep expertise in implementing digital solutions across manufacturing operations.

We collaborate closely with Global Engineering, Quality, AH IT, and Operations to achieve our goals within the organization.

Your internship assignment

As an intern, you will contribute to the engineering, design, and delivery of digital systems that enable shop-floor process automation and IT/OT networks in new manufacturing facilities.

You’ll work alongside package delivery leads within the Capital Projects group, gaining hands-on exposure to regulated, GMP environments.

Your responsibilities

  • Support engineering and design of digital systems aligned to ISA‑95 within the Automation and IT architecture

  • Assist delivery leads to monitor and control digital project deliverables, timelines, and documentation

  • Participate in commissioning and qualification of shop-floor digital systems for new facilities

  • Develop engineering design documents in line with SDLC and Gapp requirements

  • Contribute fresh ideas to improve Digital Delivery plans, processes, and standards within capital projects

The described tasks form the basic package and will often be performed independently after a proper training and learning period. These tasks may be supplemented with other projects and/or tasks on your own initiative or at the request of the organization.

What is required

  • Final-year HBO student in one of: Elektrotechniek (Electrical Engineering), Mechatronica (Mechatronics), Technische Bedrijfskunde (Industrial Engineering & Management), Applied Science (Toegepaste Natuurwetenschappen), or related

  • Familiarity with at least one of the following is desirable: Industrial Automation, Controls Engineering, PLC/SCADA/HMI, GMP and validation, project management, biopharma, mechatronics, electrical engineering

  • Strong communication skills in English and Dutch (written and verbal)

  • Availability: 6 months, minimum 4 days per week

  

What we offer

Interning at our company means working together with your team towards health in an international work environment. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experts and learn from them. In addition, we offer:

  • The chance to gain experience in the pharmaceutical industry

  • An opportunity to showcase yourself for potential opportunities after your internship period

  • A challenging and dynamic work environment with plenty of room for personal development and initiative

  • Good guidance from an experienced specialist

  • Access to Digital Delivery workshops and seminars; opportunities to connect with industry leaders

  • Participation in Animal Health social group engagements at our Boxmeer site

  • A gross monthly internship allowance of €500,- based on a 40-hour workweek

Animal Health Division

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in animal healthcare. We are committed to preserving and improving the health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. As a global team of professionals, we work together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world's food chain. We also have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

By being dedicated to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we provide veterinarians, farmers, pet owners, and governments with one of the broadest ranges of animal health products, vaccines, and solutions and services for health management. Additionally, we deliver a comprehensive range of digitally connected identification, traceability, and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and extensive R&D capabilities and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, and our products are available in approximately 150 markets.
 

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Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Analytical Problem Solving, Biological Manufacturing, Capita

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