Engineering Facilities Internship

Job Description

Engineering Facilities Intern:

Job Purpose

Join our dynamic Engineering Facilities team and gain hands-on experience supporting Hard and Soft Services in a fast-paced biotech environment. This internship provides practical exposure to facilities operations engineering systems compliance safety data analysis and continuous improvement.

It is suited to students pursuing Engineering Building Services Energy Engineering Architecture Building Surveying or a related discipline. The intern will work with the Engineering Facilities team and outsourced Integrated Facilities Management partners to support safe compliant and reliable site operations.

So what will you be responsible for

• Preparation analysis and presentation of Engineering Facilities metrics.
• Technical input into deviations and support for the quality notification process under appropriate supervision.
• Conducting facility inspection walks and tracking observations to closure.
• Planning and executing assigned Engineering Facilities activities.
• Supporting root cause analysis of system failures or substandard performance using standard tools and methods.
• Supporting continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Serving as an Engineering Facilities representative on assigned cross-functional projects.
• Complying with Global Policies Procedures and Guidelines regulatory requirements and current Good Manufacturing Practices in all applicable activities.
• Completing documentation supporting risk assessments closing assigned corrective actions and participating in audits and inspections as required.
• Working collaboratively to support a safe reliable and compliant culture at Carlow.
• Performing other duties as assigned and appropriate to the internship.

Qualification:

• Currently pursuing a qualification in Engineering or a closely related built-environment discipline. Relevant fields include Mechanical Electrical Civil Structural Building Services Energy Process/Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering Architecture Architectural Technology Construction Management or Building Surveying.

General Competencies

• Genuine interest in Engineering Facilities building services asset management and the operation of a regulated manufacturing site.
• Safety-first mindset with attention to compliance quality and accurate documentation.
• Structured problem-solving ability and confidence working with technical information and data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain observations clearly and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Organised and dependable with the ability to prioritise tasks follow through on actions and meet agreed deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with Engineering EHS Quality Operations and external service partners.
• Curiosity initiative and openness to feedback with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Professional judgement integrity and respect for confidential information.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI is advantageous.
• Ability to read or develop basic engineering drawings process flow diagrams schematics or layouts; familiarity with CAD BIM or Digital Twin tools is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of mechanical electrical building services controls utilities maintenance or energy systems appropriate to the students discipline.
• Familiarity with cGMP and Good Documentation Practices is advantageous but not essential as role-specific induction will be provided.
• Comfort using digital systems to manage data actions records and reports.

This internship will be completed fully on site.

So if you are ready to

Impact the future by contributing to one of the worlds leading healthcare companies and collaborate with colleagues who push the boundaries of engineering science technology and operational excellence please apply today.

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Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving Analytical Problem Solving Civil Engineering Project Management Clinical Research Corrective Action Management Data Analytics Database Management Data Entry Data Visualization Document Management Engineering Support Facility Design Facility Engineering Facility Inspections Facility Management Government Regulation Health Economics Office Applications Procedure Adherence Process Improvements Project Closing Project Management Regulatory Compliance Reporting and Analysis Root Cause Identification 9 more

Preferred Skills:

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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

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