Job Summary
As a working student, you will support the engineering team in the preparation, execution, and documentation of qualification and validation activities in a pharmaceutical environment. You will work on project-specific tasks to ensure the GMP-compliant implementation, modification, or optimization of processes and technical equipment.
Your responsibilities include, among other things, the creation, maintenance, and revision of technical documentation (e.g., URS, risk analyses, test plans, reports), participation in the planning and execution of qualification and testing activities, as well as the analysis and preparation of project-related data. You will also support project management through research activities, meeting preparation, minute-taking, and coordination of smaller work packages.
In close collaboration with engineers, Quality Assurance, and production, you will gain in-depth insights into regulatory requirements and the technical operations involved in the manufacturing of pharmaceutical packaging. This role offers the opportunity to gain practical experience in a highly regulated environment and to further develop your knowledge in process qualification, technical projects, and quality management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Contributing to the analysis and optimization of production processes
2. Participating in feasibility studies for new projects and processes
3. Supporting the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs
4. Assisting in the creation and updating of technical documentation
5. Collecting and analyzing production data to identify improvement potential
6. Collaborating with other departments, such as Maintenance and Quality, to resolve process-related issues
7. Conducting tests and measurements to verify process efficiency
8. Supporting and monitoring the validation processes of tools and machines, including observing equipment/tool performance, product quality, and compliance with global protocols
9. Supporting and participating in continuous improvement projects at the plant
10. Assisting with administrative tasks within the department
Education
11. Requirement: Ongoing (technical) studies at a university or university of applied sciences in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable field of study
12. Preferred: Completed technical vocational training
Work Experience
13. No minimum experience required; previous experience as an intern or apprentice is preferred
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
14. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
15. Strong written and verbal communication skills
16. Organizational skills with a careful and detail-oriented working style
17. Knowledge of Lean principles
18. Good English skills
West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening.