Packaging Internship – Concord

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Company: Eli Lilly and Company

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

TSMS Packaging Engineering Overview:

This internship provides packaging students the unique opportunity to work in the Global Packaging Department of a Fortune 100 multinational company. Our intern program helps us identify potential future technical talent and leaders as well as provides a transparent experience for students to experience our culture. The people, projects, and activities provide a wonderful landscape of learning and a platform for strengthening your skills. You will get the opportunity to work with highly capable leaders who have developed the ability to provide valuable coaching and feedback.

Packaging Engineers at Lilly are responsible for:

• Maintaining various product packaging presentations and associated master packaging order documentation, including MES [PB1] ticket changes and Stability Packaging Orders
• Facilitating the packaging related portions of the launch of new products, line extensions, and package presentations
• Owning product packaging changes associated with primary, secondary and tertiary packaging systems
• Owning packaging component testing, packaging process validation, and process improvement
• Creating and implementing project plans for the development and implementation of marketed and promotional packaging presentations
• Developing, reviewing, and maintaining package component specifications
• Evaluating existing packaging operations and improve productivity

The Internship position is a temporary position that last for 12 CONTINUOUS weeks beginning on May 27th 2025 ending in August. Roles and responsibilities for this position will include but are not limited to:

• Executing work in support of performance qualification or process validation
• Providing global site support for secondary package testing and problem solving
• Assisting Full Time Engineers with project execution

Key Objective

• Provide a practical real-life experience working in packaging for a pharmaceutical company
• Work individually and with a supervisor to determine and achieve project goals
• Document and present project accomplishments and progress

Requirements:
• Currently attending school and will have completed sophomore or junior year in a BS Engineering program prior to internship.
• Graduating by August 2027
• Positions located in Concord, NC
• Qualified candidates must be authorized to be legally employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Desired Experience:
• Analysis/problem assessment skills, communication (oral and written) skills, information/data monitoring skills, quality orientation, and teamwork/interpersonal skills
• Previous internship experience within the pharmaceutical industry

Additional Information:

• All interns will be considered for full-time positions based on their internship performance and the business need
• Lilly arranges various intern activities including networking events, dinners, lunch and learns, etc. to provide opportunities for socializing, professional development, and learning more about Lilly
• Interns will receive a competitive salary and free parking at their work site, as well as access to Lilly’s fitness center
• If the intern’s job position requires a move from another location, Lilly will provide subsidized housing

[PB1]MES

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