Intern - Equipment Engineering

Summer 2025 Internship - 40 hours/week - up to 12 weeks, starting late May. Candidates must be local to Northern Colorado for consideration.

About Tolmar

Are you interested in learning new skills, exploring pharmaceutical research and manufacturing, networking with experts, and building a resume that opens doors? Join us to jumpstart your career! At Tolmar, you will connect with like-minded professionals in a supportive community. This is a place where you can make a meaningful impact and feel empowered by the abundant opportunities for growth.

Tolmar, Inc. is a fully integrated pharmaceutical company based in Colorado. We develop, manufacture, and distribute both branded and generic prescription medications globally, focusing on oncology, urology, and pediatric endocrinology. Our long-acting injectables and oral medications offer innovative treatment options that meet the diverse needs of patients worldwide. By leveraging emerging technologies and developing new products, we aim to simplify treatment delivery and enhance the overall patient experience.

About Tolmar Engineering

Tolmar Engineering ensures that pharmaceutical manufacturing facility processes are carried out in the safest, most time-efficient, and cost-effective way possible. Our equipment engineers achieve this by designing, planning, coordinating, reviewing, and modifying systems, and equipment, and writing, documenting, and implementing new procedures, requirements, and qualification documents to support activities. The Equipment Engineering team is responsible for design and procurement of all new manufacturing equipment and support of existing equipment operations and maintenance at all Tolmar facilities in Northern Colorado.

Proposed Work Description

Described below is a sampling of the kinds of work we expect this position to entail:

• Assist Tolmar Equipment Engineers with new equipment design and procurement projects
• Assist Tolmar Equipment Engineers with support of equipment operation issues. Troubleshooting, data mining and review, root cause analysis, etc.
• Assist Tolmar Equipment Engineers with development and support of equipment maintenance programs. Identifying required maintenance, spare parts etc.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment engineering design, coordination, and documentation
• Equipment documentation, commissioning, and qualification
• Equipment Start up, investigation, field work and research
• Assist Equipment Engineering team with development and implementation of engineering standards

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• An interest in the pharmaceutical industry and pharmaceutical engineering design, coordination and documentation;
• Ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice or acceptance criteria.
• Ability to interact collaboratively and effectively in a team environment.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Technical writing and documentation review skills.
• Ability to work independently when needed.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks demonstrating strong organization and time management skills; to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient computer skills with demonstrated experience in working with Microsoft Suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook).
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) is a plus.

Core Values

The Intern is expected to operate within the framework of Tolmar's Core Values:

• Center on People: We commit to support the well-being of our patients. We are committed to treating our employees and those we serve as valued partners. By placing people at the heart of our actions, we actively engage, invigorate, acquire knowledge, and grow together.
• Are Proactive & Agile: We embody a culture of engagement and action. With a hands-on approach, we fearlessly adapt to change. We anticipate, respond swiftly and efficiently to ignite a spirit that propels us towards extraordinary outcomes.
• Act Ethically: We are committed to consistently conducting our business in an ethical, compliant, and socially aware manner, in line with our purpose of positively impacting lives. We actively cultivate diversity, equity, inclusion & sustainability in our workplace.
• Constantly Improve: We are committed to a collaborative & proactive effort to improve our products, systems, processes, and services by reducing waste, increasing efficiency & improving quality.
• Are Accountable: We think, act, and communicate with honesty, transparency, and clarity in alignment with our core values. We don't compromise our values for near term gain. We take accountability & ownership of our work, actions, successes, and setbacks. We strive to deliver our best as we shape the future.

Education & Experience

• Pursuing degree in Engineering discipline or related field.
• Interest in regulated industries, including pharmaceutical, health care, medical device, production, or manufacturing.
• Technical job history a plus.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in office, laboratory, manufacturing and construction sites.
• Comfortable working on ladders, lifts and at heights as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base rate is $19.00 per hour
• Benefits include medical insurance and 401k participation

Tolmar compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay and a strong benefits package. The final compensation offered may vary from the posted range based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

Tolmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors