2025 U.S Summer Internship Program: Reliability Engineering Intern

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Job Description

Our Maintenance Reliability Team ensures that production and critical utility equipment run smoothly, we use engineering principles to analyze performance, improve maintenance strategies, and implement innovative solutions like predictive maintenance. By reducing downtime and optimizing equipment reliability, we play a key role in supporting the creation of life-saving medicines

How You Will Contribute:

• Develop the maintenance strategy, plans, SOPs, parts lists, BOMs and frequencies for new and modified equipment.
• Perform the review, improvement and update of Maintenance SOPs, Parts Lists, BOMs and CMMS data integrity for existing equipment
• Perform data analysis of corrective work orders in CMMS to identify trends and area focus for improvements
• Perform functional equivalency assessment of spare parts.
• Execute Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) improvement projects in assigned area.
• Support the implementation of predictive maintenance across the facility
• Identify cost/waste/energy reduction opportunities
• Report project and operational metrics
• May perform other duties as assigned

Internship Development Opportunities:

• Learn about equipment Failure and maintenance of major equipment at a pharma site

Job Requirements:

• This is an in-person position (5 days per week) located in Thousand Oaks, CA
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program
• Familiarity with cGMP and Biotechnology manufacturing operations such as Cell Culture, purification, aseptic filling, packaging, and their support systems such as CIP, SIP, HVAC, plant and clean utilities, is preferred
• Proficient computer skills and be experienced using MS Office software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and MS Project
• Strong interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively and efficiently in a team-based environment
• Must be organized and detail focused
• Familiarity with project management principles is a plus
• Able to operate with agility and a learning mindset so that we can accelerate breakthrough innovations
• Strong communication skills and the ability to perform effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
• Demonstrated success in delivering results in several technical challenges

Internship Eligibility

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship
• Must be currently enrolled in a degree program graduating December 2025 or later
• The internship program is 10-12 weeks depending on the two start dates (June 2nd- August 22nd) or (June 16th - August 29th)
  • The intern must be able to commit to one of these time frames
• Able to work full time 40 hours a week during internship dates

• Takeda does not provide a housing stipend or relocation support for the U.S Summer Internship Program
  

 Program Highlights:

• Hands-on experience with real projects and responsibilities
• Dedicated mentorship program pairing interns with experienced professionals
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals and fellow interns
• Internship events focused on professional and skills development
• Exposure to multiple business areas or departments within a Pharmaceutical Organization

Applications accepted between December 18th and January 12th

For Location:

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$21.00 - $46.00

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