At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?  

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.  

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.  

Contract details: Part-time, 19 hours per week, fixed-term for 1 year

To be filled: asap

No relocation is provided for this opportunity. 

This is an on-site position.

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

• Contributing to the analysis and optimization of production processes
• Participating in feasibility studies for new projects and processes
• Supporting the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Assisting in the creation and updating of technical documentation
• Collecting and analyzing production data to identify improvement potential
• Collaborating with other departments, such as Maintenance and Quality, to resolve process-related issues
• Conducting tests and measurements to verify process efficiency
• Supporting and monitoring the validation processes of tools and machines, including observing equipment/tool performance, product quality, and compliance with global protocols
• Supporting and participating in continuous improvement projects at the plant
• Assisting with administrative tasks within the department

Education

• Requirement: Ongoing (technical) studies at a university or university of applied sciences in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable field of study
• Preferred: Completed technical vocational training

Work Experience

• No minimum experience required; previous experience as an intern or apprentice is preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills with a careful and detail-oriented working style
• Knowledge of Lean principles
• 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.