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Intern - Engineering Capital Projects

CompanyGRIFOLS, S.A.
LocationClayton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 19, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in the design, budget, procurement, fabrication, and commissioning of hygienic equipment and facilities. Responsibilities include design using 3D CAD software, assisting in implementing Plant3D, and completing commissioning activities.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
13845
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Grifols is a global healthcare company founded in Barcelona in 1909 committed to improving the health and well-being of people all over the world. A leader in essential plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine, we develop, produce and provide innovative healthcare services and solutions in more than 110 countries. Patient needs and our ever-growing knowledge of many chronic, rare and prevalent diseases, sometimes life-threatening, drive our innovation in plasma-based therapies and other biopharmaceuticals to enhance quality of life. Grifols is focused on treating conditions across a broad range of therapeutic areas: immunology, hepatology and intensive care, pulmonology, hematology, neurology and infectious diseases. With a workforce of over 23,000 employees in more than 30 countries and regions, we are committed to a sustainable business model that sets the standard for continuous innovation, quality, safety and ethical leadership in the industry. Our work has a positive social and economic impact in the countries where we operate, creating jobs and generating wealth. People are at the heart of what we do, and we strive to create an inclusive, diverse, fair and equal society. Maintaining and promoting a workforce that reflects this reality leads to enhanced professional relationships and helps us to give our best to patients, donors and customers. In 2024, Grifols was named one of TIME’s ‘World’s Best Companies’ for the second year in a row, reaffirming our commitment to excellence. We were also recognized by Forbes as one of the "Best Employers for Women 2023," reflecting our dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for all. To maintain a positive community and overall respectful communication, please keep our community guidelines in mind.
About the Role

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

 

Summary:

  • As part of the capital projects engineering team, for new or remodeled manufacturing facilities for plasma-based processes, intern would assist in the design, budget, procurement, fabrication and commissioning of hygienic equipment/facilities.
  • This job is located at the Grifols Clayton, NC site and is NOT remote.

 

Primary Responsibilities/ Tasks:

Responsibilities would include any or all of the following:

  • As part of the process skid fabrication shop, for simple process equipment, design using 3D CAD software, quote, supervise fabrication, and document. Learn and participate in welding.
  • As part of the CAD team, assist in implementing Plant3D system at the Clayton site.
  • As part of a commissioning team, complete commissioning activities such as verifying piping and instrument diagrams, mechanical drawings and prepare/review turnover packages in preparation for validation. Enter and track turnover packages into the ACC docs system.
  • The engineering intern also would follow up on receiving items ordered, ship dates, completing goods receipts, tracking completion of tasks and schedules.
  • If a summer maintenance turnaround is planned, assist in preparing for construction.

 

Requirements:

  • Currently pursuing Associates, Bachelors or Masters degrees in Biomedical, Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering
  • Skilled at organizing information in Excel spreadsheets
  • Willing to work across multiple disciplines such as process, utilities and HVAC.
  • Prefer candidates with classes in biotechnology or hygienic systems.
  • Prefer candidates with classes in AutoCAD, Plant3D, SolidWorks or 3D design.
  • Prefer a candidate with understanding of welding.
  • Prefer candidates with classes in protein processing.
  • Candidates will be asked to bring examples of college projects to the interview.
  • GPA at least 3.0.

 

 

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

 

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.  We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.

 

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton:USNC0002 - Clayton 

 

Learn more about Grifols

 

Key Skills
Biomedical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringChemical EngineeringIndustrial Engineering3D CAD SoftwareWeldingPlant3DAutoCADSolidWorksProtein ProcessingExcel SpreadsheetsHygienic SystemsCommissioningPiping DiagramsMechanical DrawingsTurnover Packages
Categories
EngineeringHealthcareManufacturing