Intern - Automation - Engineering Project

GRIFOLS, S.A.

5d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Intern – Automation Analysis Project (Automation Department)
Position Summary
The Engineering Intern will support the Maintenance and Engineering team by performing a full analysis of spare parts used across equipment and facilities. The intern will assist in data collection, part classification, criticality assessment, inventory optimization, and documentation improvement. This role is ideal for an engineering student interested in maintenance operations, asset management, and reliability engineering.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled ina 4-year degree program, pursuing Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, as rising junior or senior OR currently accepted or enrolled in Master's or PhD program.
• Candidate must currently have GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity/comfort with Excel, including working with Macros and pivot tables; Microsoft word and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spare parts inventory (in the Container and shop) to identify critical components, usage trends, and opportunities for optimization.
• Classify spare parts based on criticality, equipment type, and maintenance strategy.
• Support engineering team with bill of materials (BOM) reviews and equipment documentation updates.
• Identify obsolete parts and support recommendations for alternatives or elimination.
• Prepare reports and dashboards summarizing findings and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in reliability and maintenance improvement projects related to spare parts availability and equipment uptime.

Benefits

• Hands‑on experience in engineering maintenance and asset management.
• Exposure to real‑world reliability engineering and spare parts strategy.
• Practical skills in data analysis, reporting, and technical documentation.
• The estimated pay scale for Engineering / Automation Project Inter role based in California, is $18.00 - $22.00 per year. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern