Summer Co-op/Facilities Engineering

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Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.  

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology). 

  

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

Department Description

Facilities Engineering: Focused on the engineering and maintenance of GSK facilities and ensuring full functionality and minimal disruption. Our department performs engineering work in operations, production or maintenance environments. Designs and scales up manufacturing processes, instruments and equipment, and tests manufactured products to maintain quality. Plans, designs and estimates time and cost, and oversees maintenance of structures, facilities, systems and components. Analyses and develops solutions to engineering problems related to manufacturing equipment and systems or the causes of component failures. Develops and applies engineering standards and procedures and provides advice on issues within the engineering field.

 

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Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to enhance your facilities expertise while providing technical support for capital improvement projects and equipment upgrades involving stationary and rotating equipment? If so, this is the role for you.

 

As a Facilities Engineering Co-op, you will be responsible for recommending preventative maintenance strategies to ensure reliability of critical plant equipment. You will also develop and recommend improvements and design changes for electrical and mechanical systems. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Develop technical specifications for maintenance repairs and replacements involving rotating and stationary equipment.
• Create and lead improvement procedures generated by various sources.
• Provide technical support for capital improvement projects and equipment upgrades involving stationary and rotating equipment.
• Support facility engineering department in completing tasks or troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues.
• Manage contractors providing improvement services to the facility.
• Complete safety documents to support the department specific activities.
• Maintain and complete equipment records, and documentation related to tests, maintenance, modifications and repairs.
• Perform routine daily, weekly and monthly preventative maintenance programs of all electrical and mechanical operating systems.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning electrical and mechanical operating systems, equipment and components.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline.
• Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the duration of 6-month co-op (June 2026 ~ December 2026).
• Must have an active student status and/or within 12 months post-graduation from a BS or MS degree program. Post-doctoral candidates are not eligible. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of industrial controls systems.
• Aptitude for creating written procedures and maintenance plans.
• Knowledge of MS Office and SAP.
• Knowledge of root cause failure analysis methods.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to solve problems and utilize learning and critical thinking.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Eligibility Requirements