Facilities & Engineering Intern - Pittsburgh

ElevateBio•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

ElevateBio is seeking a Facilities & Engineering Intern for Summer 2026. The successful candidate will be detailed oriented, organized, and have a strong desire to learn. Key responsibilities will be to support the start-up and commissioning activities of a new cGMP Facility for development and manufacturing of Cell & Gene Therapies, includes but not limited to facilities, utilities, mechanical systems (HVAC, boilers, water, compressed air & gases, etc).

Requirements

Technical, Engineering or equivalent STEM background, Community College, GED, Bachelor Program or equivalent required.
Ability to multitask and always maintain professionalism
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Work independently on assigned projects and collaboratively in a multi-functional team environment supporting day-to-day manufacturing schedules and operations
Work within Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to complete preventive and responsive maintenance work orders.
Work within paper and electronic Quality Systems
Work within paper and electronic Facilities Engineering documentation systems to maintain engineering drawings, documentation and equipment history files.
Lift/carry 40 lbs.
Work from ladders/step stools

Responsibilities

Support maintenance and engineering teams to establish the facilities operations, maintenance and calibration programs.
Learn and provide hands-on experience in maintenance processes, preventive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and safety practices.
Learn and support creation of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) records.
Learn and comply with regulatory requirements for maintenance, engineering and equipment such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Maintenance Practices (GMP), and Good Engineering Practices (GEP).
Learn and provide hands-on experience on applying the Asset Life-cycle Process for facilities, process and lab equipment.
Participate in the initial start-up and operational support of facilities, process, laboratory and automation systems (BMS, PCS).
Evaluate vendor documentation to make recommendations for maintenance, calibration, commissioning and qualification of assets.
Interpret P&IDs, equipment/system layouts, wiring diagrams, and specifications to plan and perform maintenance and repair activities.
Assist with maintaining standards and coordinating calibration schedules.
Commitment to perform all work in a safe manner.
The ability and desire to excel in a fast-paced, inclusive team environment which prides itself on providing the highest level of service to our internal customers.
Desire to interact in a professional, helpful manner with staff at all levels within the organization on a regular basis.