Spring Co-Op 2027, Manufacturing Digital Systems

Job Description Kickstart Your Career at Vertex! Are you ready to make a real impact? At Vertex, our mission is to tackle serious diseases and to change lives, for the better, for the future. Our aim is to give you the skills, insights, and career guidance to be an important part of that future; to turn your potential into progression. As a Vertex intern or co-op, you’ll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented teams, and learn from industry leaders. We’re passionate about innovation, inclusion, and supporting your growth—inside and outside the lab. Why Vertex? Real Projects: You’ll work on assignments that make a real impact, not just busy work. Mentorship & Networking: Connect with leaders and peers who want to see you succeed through professional networks, connections, and collaborations that will shape your longer-term career. Flexible & Supportive: We offer flexible work options with Flex @ Vertex and prioritize your wellbeing. Inclusive Culture: Collaboration and inclusion are embedded in everything we do. Career Launchpad: Build skills, explore career paths, and get guidance for your future career. Your Impact The Vertex Manufacturing Digital Systems Co-Op is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate degree or an advanced degree in Engineering Sciences, Life Sciences, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or other related fields. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, a co-op at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our Manufacturing & Operations functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career. The application deadline for this co-op is November 15th. Please note that Vertex reviews applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to close this job posting prior to the listed deadline. Applicants can expect to receive an update about their application before or shortly after the application deadline. Ready to apply? Submit your application and let’s turn possibilities into reality! What you will be doing: The Manufacturing Digital Systems Co-Op will support the continuous improvement, adoption, and user experience of digital tools used across Manufacturing. This role will collaborate with Manufacturing users and cross-functional partners to develop and maintain training materials, collect and analyze user feedback, track system-related activities, and identify opportunities to improve processes and digital system usability. The Co-Op will gain hands-on experience supporting key Manufacturing platforms, including the PI data historian, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Tulip application platform. This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in digital manufacturing, data analysis, systems improvement, and operational excellence in a biotechnology environment. Key Responsibilities: Support improvements that enhance the experience of end users across Manufacturing digital systems, including PI, MES, and Tulip. Review and update existing MES job aids to ensure they remain accurate, clear, and aligned with current system functionality and Manufacturing processes. Help develop new MES job aids, quick-reference guides, visual instructions, and other user-support materials based on business needs, system updates, and user feedback. Review open MES worksheets on a weekly or biweekly cadence, identify outstanding owners, and prepare follow-up communications to support timely closure. Maintain trackers for open worksheets, user feedback, common system issues, support requests, deviations, and recurring user challenges. Gather feedback from PI and MES users to support periodic assessments of system adoption, usability, and training needs. Analyze feedback and support data to identify recurring themes and opportunities for improved training, job aids, business processes, or system enhancements. Assist with collecting, organizing, validating, and analyzing Manufacturing data and performance metrics as needed. Create clear summaries, reports, and visualizations to communicate trends, findings, and recommended actions to stakeholders. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Digital Technology, Quality, and other cross-functional partners to support digital system initiatives. Follow applicable site procedures, quality standards, documentation practices, and data integrity expectations. Required Qualifications: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Business, or a related discipline. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, user-friendly documentation. Analytical mindset with an ability to collect, organize, interpret, and communicate data. Detail-oriented approach to reviewing documentation, tracking follow-up actions, and maintaining accurate records. Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships/co-ops or entry level roles within this part of the organization. You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before May 2027 You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January – July 2027 Required Technical Skills Microsoft Excel, including data organization, tracking, and basic data analysis Microsoft PowerPoint and Word Data collection, organization, and reporting Documentation development and maintenance Process mapping or creation of visual work instructions Tracker and action-item management Basic data visualization and metric reporting Preferred Skills Exposure to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), PI data historian, Tulip, or comparable Manufacturing technology platforms. Interest in digital manufacturing, operational technology, process improvement, or Manufacturing operations. Familiarity with regulated environments, including biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other GMP-related industries. Experience creating training materials, job aids, standard work documents, or quick-reference guides. Experience using data analysis or visualization tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms. Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean, Six Sigma, or root-cause analysis. Experience gathering user feedback, synthesizing themes, and recommending practical improvements. Program Details: Full-time, paid co-op $25.00 – 35.00 USD/hour Program Dates: January – July 2027 Application Deadline: November 15th, 2026 At Vertex, we believe that when you feel your best, you can perform at your best. That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you. • Free 24/7 onsite gym access and free access to group exercise classes • S