Merck KGaA is a leading global science and technology company operating across the healthcare, life science, and electronics sectors. Founded in 1668, it is the world's oldest pharmaceutical and chemical company, currently employing over 60,000 people worldwide and focusing on high-tech solutions for life-threatening diseases and scientific advancement.

In Spain, Merck maintains a robust presence with major manufacturing sites and commercial hubs that serve both local and international markets. The company is a significant employer for international professionals in Spain, particularly within its global supply chain, IT, and R&D functions, offering a multicultural environment where English is frequently used as a primary working language.

Founded in 1668 in Darmstadt, Germany, Merck is the world's oldest operating chemical and pharmaceutical company. It has evolved from a single pharmacy into a global powerhouse that remains majority-owned by the descendants of Friedrich Jacob Merck.

For international professionals

Operates major production facilities in Tres Cantos (Madrid) and Mollet del Vallès (Barcelona).
Frequently hires for global roles in IT, Supply Chain, and Data Science that do not require Spanish fluency.
Offers the 'Curious Talent' program, providing structured entry points for international graduates and interns.
Consistently recognized as a 'Top Employer' in Spain, offering comprehensive benefits and relocation support for senior roles.

Production Technician (Solids) - Internship - Curious Talent

Merck

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Apply your Magic with us

Are you ready to explore, break barriers, and discover much more? We know you have big plans. So do we; innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics passionates our colleagues worldwide. Together, we dream big and share the enthusiasm for caring for a great diversity of people, customers, patients, and the planet. That is why we are always looking for curious minds to imagine the unseen with us.

United as one for patients: our goal in Healthcare is to help create, improve, and prolong lives. We create treatments, smart devices, and innovative technologies in therapeutic fields such as oncology, neurology, and fertility. Our teams collaborate across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity with the aim of helping patients at every stage of their lives. Joining our Healthcare team means being part of a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work culture that offers fantastic opportunities for personal and professional development across the globe.

Internship in the Production Area

Develop your potential with us!

Are you ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you have big plans, and so do we! Our colleagues around the world enjoy innovating in the field of science and technology to improve people's lives thanks to our solutions in the field of Health, Life Sciences, and Electronics. Together we dream big and we are passionate about caring for a community as diverse as ours: people, customers, patients, and the planet. That is why we are always looking for curious minds who see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your role:

A great opportunity has opened up in the production area to learn the basic functions and responsibilities of a Production Technician in the Pharmaceutical Industry, responsible for the manufacture of solid oral pharmaceutical forms (tablets and film-coated tablets):

Ensure that our products are manufactured following Quality, Health, Safety, Environment, and Efficiency standards.
Lead projects or initiatives to continuously improve the Quality, EHS, and Efficiency of our processes.
Manage quality, EHS, or Efficiency deviations that arise during operations, in coordination with the different stakeholders.
Analyze the status of key production indicators and define corrections if necessary.
Creation and updating of procedures, manufacturing and cleaning instructions, as well as staff training.
Support the implementation and qualification of new products / processes, as well as the digitalization process of the area.

What we offer:

We are curious minds from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for everyone to develop and grow at their own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to champion human progress.

Apply now and become part of a team dedicated to Awakening Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

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Aplica tu Magia con nosotros

¿Estás listo para explorar, romper barreras y descubrir mucho más? Sabemos que tienes grandes planes. Nosotros, también, innovar con la ciencia y la tecnología para enriquecer la vida de las personas con las soluciones en Healthcare, Life Science y Electronics apasiona a nuestros colegas en el mundo entero. Juntos, soñamos en grande y compartimos el entusiasmo por cuidar a una gran diversidad de personas, clientes, pacientes y al planeta. Por eso, siempre buscamos mentes curiosas que imaginen lo nunca visto con nosotros.

Unidos como uno solo para los pacientes: nuestra meta en Healthcare es ayudar a crear, mejorar y prolongar vidas. Creamos tratamientos, dispositivos inteligentes y tecnologías innovadoras en campos terapéuticos como la oncología, la neurología y la fertilidad. Nuestros equipos colaboran en 6 continentes con pasión y una curiosidad incesante con el objetivo de ayudar a los pacientes en cada etapa de su vida. Unirte a nuestro equipo de Healthcare significa formar parte de una cultura de trabajo diversa, inclusiva y flexible, que ofrece fantásticas oportunidades para el desarrollo personal y profesional en todo el planeta.

Realización de prácticas en el Área de Producción

¡Desarrolla tu potencial con nosotros!

¿Estás listo/a para explorar, romper barreras y descubrir más? Sabemos que tienes granes planes, y ¡nosotros también! Nuestros compañeros en todo el mundo disfrutan innovando en el campo de la ciencia y la tecnología para mejorar la vida de las personas gracias a nuestras soluciones en el campo de la Salud, Ciencias de la vida y Electrónica. Juntos soñamos en grande y nos apasiona cuidar de una comunidad tan diversa como la que tenemos: personas, clientes, pacientes y el planeta. Por eso, siempre buscamos mentes curiosas que se vean imaginando lo inimaginable con nosotros.

Tu rol:

Se ha abierto una gran oportunidad en el área de producción para aprender las funciones y responsabilidades básicas de un Técnico de Producción en la Industria Farmacéutica, responsable de la fabricación de formas farmacéuticas orales sólidas (comprimidos y comprimidos recubiertos con película):

Asegurar que nuestros producots se fabrican siguiento las normas de Calidad, Salud, Seguridad, Medio Ambiente y Eficiencia.
Liderar proyectos o iniciativas para mejorar contínuamente la Calidad, EHS y la Eficiencia de nuestros procesos.
Gestionar las desviaciones de calidad, EHS o Eficiencia que surjan durante las operaciones, en coordinación con las diferentes partes interesadas.
Analizar el estado de situación de los principales indicadores de producción y definir las correcciones en caso necesario.
Creación y actualización de procedimientos, instrucciones de fabricación y limpieza, así como capacitación del personal.
Apoyo a la implementación y cualificaciópn de nuevos productos / procesos, así como al proceso de digitalización del área.

Lo que ofrecemos:

Somos mentes curiosas que provienen de una amplia gama de antecedentes, perspectivas y experiencias de vida. Creemos que esta variedad impulsa la excelencia y la innovación, fortaleciendo nuestra capacidad para liderar en ciencia y tecnología. Estamos comprometidos a crear acceso y oportunidades para que todos se desarrollen y crezcan a su propio ritmo. Únete a nosotros para construir una cultura de inclusión y pertenencia que impacte a millones y empodere a todos para defender el progreso humano.