Engineering Intern

At Alcami, we deliver reliable solutions that unlock the potential of transformative medicines from discovery to commercialization, through trusted partnership with our clients, recognized industry expertise and proven regulatory track record.

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The job of Engineering Intern was established to help the current organization ensure that projects and related efforts accomplish objectives by planning and evaluating activities and to aid interns learn about pharmaceutical engineering functions. The intern will also learn about cGMPs and OSHA safety requirements.

The Engineering Intern will manage capital projects, drive process and program improvement, and spearhead portions of the company's ESG program.

The Alcami Intern Program is a minimum 10-week paid program. Alcami interns are provided hands-on work experience building upon knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. Interns work side-by-side industry leaders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment who are passionate about being part of a team developing life-saving drugs around the world. The program concludes with individual presentations to Alcami leaders.

100% on-site position in Wilmington, NC.
• 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

• The intern will complete all onboarding activities and provide feedback for process improvements.
• The intern will be trained on proper techniques and documentation in a GMP environment. Techniques will depend on the group and area.
• Interns will be trained on safety and quality expectations, and are expected to maintain safety and quality standards, and report safety observations according to company policy.
• Upon completion of the internship, incumbents will conduct individual presentations to Alcami leaders.
• Trace and red-line drawings. The project engineer intern will be asked to take existing drawings and trace them in the field for accuracy. Changes will be red-lined on the hard copy drawings. Drawings such as utility drawings, floor plans, amongst other items will be in scope. This activity will train the engineer how to trace such drawings but also teach them about utilities and other such topics.

• Commissioning specific utilities or equipment: Commissioning ensures facilities, utilities, equipment, and systems used throughout pharmaceutical manufacturing and lab operations fit their intended purpose.
• The Engineering Intern will aid the company's ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Environmental Initiatives. This includes but is not limited to working with each site and the company's EHS department to harmonize how relevant data is collected (i.e. refrigerant use, water consumption, electricity), building site and corporate goals as it related to the environmental portion of ESG, presenting KPIs on all such relevant ESG efforts.
• Assist Project Engineers/Sr. Project Engineers in managing capital projects. Each project assistance effort will be unique but the intern can learn much about the process shown below:
  The staffed Project Engineers manage projects (capital, construction, utility, green initiatives, etc). They also oversee the project planning process, including developing a project implementation plan, collecting project requirements, defining the project scope, defining project activities, developing project activity sequencing, establishing activity resource needs, establishing activity durations, developing project schedules, developing cost estimates; developing communications and risk management plans. Focus shall be on:
• Manage construction project from beginning to end:
  • Identify requirements, develops, and prepares written project scope of work and other concept phase documents.
  • Develop information necessary for RFP process. Manage Formal bid process and selection of contractors.
  • Select and work with consultants/A&E firms to create project drawings and specifications as applicable.
  • Manage design review process and secure all applicable approvals.
  • Provide value engineering expertise based on constructability and design expertise and calibrate design solutions.
  • Review plans, specifications, and submittals for new and remodeled building projects for code compliance and building standards.
• Other duties as assigned including but not limited to:
• Work with other engineering groups such as GMP maintenance, non-GMP facilities, and security to:
  • Assist with processing the backlog of SOPs that our group currently has awaiting biennial review/revision
  • Assist implementing some 5S initiatives within our Lab, warehouse, manufacturing & office areas
  • Office Planning / Space Planning: development and updating seating charts
  • Assist in escorting any onsite vendors we have scheduled.
  • Task to vary by intern but working with these traditional engineering functions will allow the intern to gain knowledge and experience regarding pharmaceutical engineering organizations and tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Enrolled in a 4-year college or university pursuing a bachelor's degree in a field related to the internship.

• Good verbal and written communication and documentation skills required.
• Strong detail orientation and organizational skills required.
• Good problem-solving and basic trouble-shooting ability required.
• Willingness to collaborate with other team members.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Follows all safety policies and leads by example a safety-first culture.
• Produces high quality work products with a focus on first time right.
• Complies with the company code of conduct, policies, and regulatory standards.
• Project Management Skills (i.e. budget tracking, schedule development and adherence, project reporting, etc.).
• Ability to work with Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook.
• Scheduling Software: Microsoft Project preferred.
• Knowledge of space utilization.
• Others: Developing and tracking project budgets, Self-Development.

• Minimal travel between local locations may be expected.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock, burn hazards and microbial contamination. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment for specific job duties to be performed. Such personal protective equipment may include, but not limited to safety eyewear, various types of respirators/breathing apparatus, lab coats, full protective body coverings, various types of gloves, etc.