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Engineering Department Intern

CompanyMSD
LocationBallydine
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the maintenance engineering team with plant operations, reliability projects, and the execution of mechanical integrity programs. They will also assist in data analysis, CMMS improvements, and the development of operational and maintenance procedures.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
39714
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA in the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.msd.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
About the Role

Job Description

Engineering Intern Role at Ballydine 

 

Our company start your journey on the career path within the Pharmaceutical industry. Not only will you learn skills both technical and professional but work on projects that will contribute towards enhancing and enhancing people’s lives across the world.

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive, multi-skilled global team of highly motivated individuals. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs.

So, what will you will be responsible for?

Bringing energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:

  • Work as part of the Maintenance Engineering team supporting day to day plant operation and maintenance.
  • Work in conjunction with the Reliability Engineer in the preparation, support during and close out of Risk Based Asset Management (RBAM) Events and Reliability Engineering projects that will improve plant uptime and performance.
  • Assist in the development and execution and data analysis of the Mechanical Integrity Programme for the site.
  • Work with the Site Electrical Engineer in the review of capital projects, Electrical System Maintenance, Programmes such as ATEX inspection and ARC Flash mitigation.
  • Support the sites Predictive Maintenance system (Vibration, Thermal, Oil Analysis, etc.), while testing emerging technologies towards achieving a new Digital Reliability strategy.
  • Implement ongoing improvements to the site Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) via change control process under the guidance of the Reliability Engineer.
  • Responsible for progressing the build of Bill of Materials (BOM’s) on critical equipment within API production facilities to the point of order with on-site vendor.
  • Support the M&I departments MRO spend management program to identify potential cost saving opportunities and eliminate non-valued added activities.
  • Data Mining and Analysis Activities – use of tools such as Microsoft Power Apps, Power BI.
  • Participate in writing/revising/ rolling out accurate operational procedures, training materials and maintenance procedures for various systems.

This internship will be completed fully on site (Ballydine)

 

The ideal person will have:

  • Working towards a Mechanical/Electrical Engineering qualification or relevant discipline
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work on own initiative will be a prerequisite.
  • Being a self-starter and being able to project manage activities will be a distinct advantage.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today.

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Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Bill of Material Creation, Bill of Materials (BOM), Capital Projects, Change Control Processes, Clinical Research, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Mining, Data Visualization, Document Management, Global Team Collaboration, Health Economics, Maintenance Engineering, Mechanical Integrity, Microsoft Power Apps, Office Applications, Operation Maintenance, Process Improvements, Product Offerings, Project Management, Reliability Engineering, Reporting and Analysis {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

09/16/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Key Skills
Maintenance EngineeringReliability EngineeringMechanical IntegrityData AnalysisProject ManagementElectrical System MaintenancePredictive MaintenanceComputer Maintenance Management SystemBill of MaterialsData MiningMicrosoft Power AppsPower BITechnical DocumentationRisk Based Asset ManagementCommunication Skills
Categories
EngineeringHealthcareData & AnalyticsManufacturing