2027 Co-Op: Pilot Plant Engineering (6 months, Jan start)

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

About the Role 

The Scale Up, Tech Transfer, and Pilot Plant Team is a global platform team responsible for scaling up manufacturing processes, identifying and mitigating technical risks, and supporting innovation projects that bring new products to consumers around the world. The pilot plant serves as a critical bridge between product development and full-scale manufacturing, where new products, processes, and equipment are tested before commercial launch.

As a Pilot Plant Engineering Co-op, you will gain hands-on experience supporting pilot plant operations and engineering projects. Working alongside engineers, operators, and cross-functional partners, you will contribute to equipment commissioning, qualification, troubleshooting, documentation, and process improvement activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to see how new products move from development into manufacturing while gaining real-world experience in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support equipment commissioning, qualification, validation, and troubleshooting activities within the pilot plant.

• Assist with technical documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), risk assessments, qualification protocols, and project reports.

• Participate in pilot plant manufacturing activities, data collection, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with engineers, operators, product development teams, quality partners, and external vendors to support project objectives.

Essential Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Interest in manufacturing, engineering operations, equipment, or process development.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to learn in a hands-on environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to manufacturing, laboratory, pilot plant, or engineering environments through coursework, projects, internships, or co-op experience.

• Familiarity with equipment operation, troubleshooting, technical documentation, or process improvement activities.

Eligibility and Program Requirements:

• This internship requires working at the designated location. Candidates requiring relocation are responsible for arranging and funding their own housing, transportation, and relocation needs. 

• Candidate must be able to work full-time (40 hours/ week) Monday-Friday ~8am-5pm for 6 months.

• Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship in the future. Work authorization documentation will be required during the application process. 

• The position is based in Richmond, requiring an in-office presence of 5 days per week 

  

Compensation for this internship is based on academic standing and degree program: 

• Freshman: $20.00/hour 

• Sophomore: $22.50/hour 

• Junior: $24.50/hour 

• Senior: $26.00/hour 

• Master's Student (Non-Engineering): $28.00/hour 

• Master's Student (Engineering): $30.00/hour 

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Expected start date: January 2027, possible 6 month extension 

 

 

 

Job Posting End Date

 

2026-10-28

 

 

 

Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. 

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.

 

 

 

Accommodation Requests

If you require a reasonable accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please contact us by sending an email to HR.AmericasSC-CS@haleon.com. Please include the following in your email: 

Use subject line: ‘Haleon Careers: Job Accommodation Request’ 

Your Name and contact information 

Requisition ID and Job Title you are interested in 

Location of Requisition (city/state or province/country) 

Description of specific accommodation you are requesting 

Please note: Resumes, CVs, or other requests outside of accommodation support submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

 

 

 

Note to candidates

The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.