Automation /Tooling Engineer Intern

Location: Rockford, IL, USA

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Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

The hiring rate for this position is $20.00/hour plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including but not limited to specific and relevant experience, education, credentials, geography, and subject matter expertise. PCI offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance coverage (including dental and vision), flexible spending account. .

The Engineering Intern will support the Engineering departments in maintaining, improving, and developing tooling, fixtures, equipment, and manufacturing support systems within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This internship provides hands-on experience with tooling design, equipment maintenance, fabrication, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. The intern will work alongside experienced tool and die makers, engineers, maintenance personnel, and manufacturing teams to support production efficiency, equipment reliability, and quality standards. The position will also provide exposure to the importance of cGMP requirements, documentation, and safety practices within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following but other duties may be assigned.

Tooling Design & Development

Assist with designing and modifying tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aids.

Support the development of tooling solutions to improve manufacturing processes.

Review engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.

Assist with creating and updating CAD drawings.

Help identify opportunities to improve existing tooling designs.

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Assist with troubleshooting tooling and equipment issues.

Support preventative maintenance activities.

Help identify recurring tooling issues and recommend improvements.

Assist with equipment setup, adjustments, and modifications.

Work with technicians to improve tooling reliability and performance.

Manufacturing Process Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency through tooling enhancements.

Support projects that reduce downtime, scrap, and rework.

Assist with evaluating tooling performance and lifecycle.

Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Help develop standardized tooling practices.

Documentation & Compliance

Assist with maintaining tooling specifications and engineering documentation.

Update tooling drawings, maintenance records, and equipment logs.

Gain exposure to cGMP requirements and FDA-regulated manufacturing standards.

Understand change control procedures and documentation expectations.

Support documentation related to equipment qualification and validation when applicable.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Tooling, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.

Participate in project meetings and troubleshooting discussions.

Assist with communicating tooling concerns and improvement recommendations.

Support new equipment and tooling implementation projects.

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Special Demands: 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. The employee must be physically capable to perform the duties listed below with or without reasonable accommodations which may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Stationary Position: From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
• Move, Traverse: From 1/2 to 3/4 of the day.
• Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, or place: From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
• Install, place, adjust, apply, measure, use, or signal: From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
• Ascend/Descend or Work Atop: Up to 1/4 of the day.
• Position self (to) or Move (about or to): From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
• Communicate or exchange information: 3/4 of the day and up.
• Detect, distinguish, or determine: 3/4 of the day and up.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The following are some environmental conditions that one may be exposed to on a daily basis and for various lengths of time.

Ø  Work is primarily performed at a desk and/or in an office environment. for 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.

Ø  Work near moving mechanical parts for 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.

Ø  Work in high, precarious places for up to 1/4 of the day.

Ø  Fumes or airborne particles  for 1/2 to 3/4 of the day.

Ø  Toxic or caustic chemicals for 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.

Ø  Work is performed in areas with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear for 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.

The noise level in the work environment is typically, moderate.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the stated position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required

College Level Mathematical Skills

Advanced Computer Skills: A