Description

Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative Intern to join our Packaging department located at our St. Joseph, MO facility. As an Intern, you will learn the engineering that goes into running a large scale shipping operation within the biopharmaceutical field. As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheims high regard for our employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

Project Summary(s)

1. The intern will review and evaluate the area to provide a solution to help improve equipment or process efficiencies with a budget of $100,000.
2. The intern will explore smart packaging options. Such as RFID tags, smart sensors or temperature indicators to track product.
3. Review materials received from our suppliers and evaluate the packouts for these items. Look into ways to update the packouts for optimal storage.

Project Objectives

1.   The intern will provide the scope of work and project cost details.
2.   The intern will research and propose ideas for smart packaging solutions to enhance consumer    interaction or improve logistics.
3.  The intern will collect data and provide a report.

Student Learning Objectives/Goals

1.  Evaluating the packaging floor, the intern will learn how to start a project and put together a project plan.
2.   Researching smart packaging ideas, the intern will gain knowledge of emerging packaging technologies.
3. The intern will learn to collect data and provide a report of their findings.

Manager/Mentor Deliverables

1. Review of project and presentation to leaders.
2. Communicate possible changes of "best practice" ideas.

Requirements

• standing, walking
• May need to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Preferred experience using pallet jack
• Major or minor in Engineering, Automation or similar field
• Must be a current student in good standing with a minimal GP of 3.0
• Summer internship begins in May and is expected to last approximately 90 days

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities