Intern, Manufacturing Engineering

About the Role:

This application is for a 12-week internship role from June - August 2026. Resume review begins in January 2026.

The Manufacturing Engineering (ME) department at RTP Bio is seeking an eager and highly motivated engineering student who is interested in joining our Downstream team. The Downstream team handles purification equipment ranging from chromatography and filtration systems to buffer and product hold tanks. MEs are responsible for supporting manufacturing operations by troubleshooting process equipment system issues and identifying improvements. MEs are also responsible for overseeing validation protocols validation testing and report approvals. Additionally MEs support technology transfer of new and existing processes across the facility including Flexible Volume Manufacturing (FVM) Small-Scale Manufacturing (SSM) and Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM). On a day-to-day basis MEs are expected to work closely with a variety of different cross-functional support groups and thus exercising strong communication and soft skills are imperative.

What Youll Do:

The 2026 Summer Intern will join a fast-paced team environment and will be expected to lead at least one project to completion throughout the internship addition to the project the intern is expected to execute daily tasks that contribute to the overall success of the ME Department including but not limited to equipment troubleshooting product changeover P&ID markups job plan revision Kneat protocol review and work order review. By the end of the experience the intern should have a comprehensive understanding of the Manufacturing Engineering role and its relationship to the organization overall.

The ideal candidate will perform the following:

• Train within a GMP environment and develop a strong understanding of the biotechnology organization
• Practice and reinforce safety principles on and off the manufacturing floor
• Work under the supervision of technically focused Engineers within the Manufacturing Engineering Downstream group
• Collaborate with engineering team members and cross-functional support groups to prioritize and optimize manufacturing deliverables
• Lead a project to completion by the end of the internship
• Contribute to the upkeep of Manufacturing Engineering departmental success

Example projects may include:

• Explore process improvement opportunities around large-scale chromatography flowrates during low flow steps. This work would include on-the-floor testing and researching design options
• Consolidate equipment capabilities specifications information for large-scale manufacturing equipment
• Refine cleaning validation and commissioning templates on Kneat

Who You Are:

The ideal candidate is:

• Able to work on multiple projects and tasks within the same timeframe
• A self-starter who is not afraid to take initiative
• An excellent communicator
• Willing to learn new skills and to keep an open mind
• Able to field high-stress situations
• Highly attentive to detail for troubleshooting and document review
• Proficient in MS office programs & technical writing

To participate in the Biogen Internship or Co-op Program students must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited community college college university or skills program/apprenticeship.

Education

Candidate must be pursuing a BS degree in Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or other related Engineering disciplines. Candidates who are currently enrolled in college that have an anticipated Winter 2026 Spring 2027 or Winter 2027 graduation date are preferred.

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