Engineering Intern

Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We hold the distinguished position of being the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility in the country serving the functional medicine markets.  

What sets us apart is our relentless focus on three core values: People, Quality and Service. Our dedicated team of professionals collaboratively works to break new ground in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and quality control, providing a uniquely integrated approach to healthcare. Leveraging our vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, state-of-the-art technology, and a commitment to excellence, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in medication accessibility and affordability.  

You're not just starting a job; you're joining a mission. We believe in empowering our team to innovate, grow, and drive real change in the healthcare industry. If you're a forward-thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, transformative environment, Empower is the place for you. Here, you’ll be encouraged to share your ideas, expand your skill set, and contribute to projects that genuinely make a difference. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, and we offer a supportive and engaging workplace where your contributions are not just recognized but celebrated.

Let’s revolutionize healthcare, together. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary.  

An Engineering Intern role at Empower offers a unique opportunity to learn about and immerse yourself into the technical and mechanical aspects of working for the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and a Food and Drug Administration registered 503B outsourcing facility, specializing in the manufacturing, distribution, and dispensing of medications that promote healthier, happier lives.

You will develop a robust technical foundation and gain hands-on experience monitoring key system parameters, organizing data, identifying problems, and determining root causes. As an Engineering Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in troubleshooting and maintaining process systems. Your work will ensure the smooth functioning of our equipment and processes. By contributing to the optimization of our manufacturing processes, you will contribute to our mission to produce innovative medications.

You will be empowered to contribute to our vision of expanding access to quality, affordable medications, making a tangible difference in the health and happiness of our communities. The ideal candidate is proactive in problem-solving, has a keen interest in engineering within a manufacturing context, and shares our commitment to excellence.

This is more than an internship—it is an opportunity to grow, innovate, and leave a lasting impact on the future of healthcare.

• Supports ongoing Empower operations through technical assistance and support of process equipment including vial washers, fillers, tunnels autoclaves, ovens as well as utilities such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, purified water, and pure steam.
• Will develop technical knowledge in process, mechanical, and maintenance aspects for process systems.
• Assists in troubleshooting for process systems: information gathering, monitoring key system parameters, organizing data, learning how to identify problems, determining root cause, understanding/evaluating data to recommend solutions, and assists with implementing solutions through the Empower change control system.
• Participates in engineering projects such as preparing a scope of work, design and engineering work/calculations, cost estimates, preparing change control documentation, and coordinating project activities.
• Participates in commissioning efforts.
• Adheres to Current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) at all times during the manufacturing of products.
• Escalates any serious cGMP deficiencies, product defects or related actions (e.g., quality related complaints, recalls, regulatory actions, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Complies with department sanitation and health requirements.
• Follows department safety requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and listen. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices.  The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus.  Employee must wear personal protective equipment and follow appropriate isolation protocol. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Safety Responsibilities

• Pharmaceutical and bio-pharma industry experience preferred.
• Proficiency in actively participating in and managing tasks and operations within the production area preferred.
• Solid technical knowledge and effective planning and work management skills are required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Skills-Excel, Word, Outlook.

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Must currently enrolled in a degree plan in an engineering discipline such as chemical, mechanical, industrial or controls engineering or a hard science such as physics or chemistry.
• 0 -2 years of practical experience in the application of engineering principles to systems.
• 0-2 years of experience in troubleshooting operational and design issues within an industrial environment.