Engineering Jobs at West Pharmaceutical Services with Visa Sponsorship
West Pharmaceutical Services hires Engineers across packaging systems, manufacturing process, and quality functions in a highly regulated materials environment. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for Engineering talent, supporting candidates through both employer-filed petitions and OPT-to-sponsorship transitions.
See All Engineering at West Pharmaceutical Services JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 37+ Engineering Jobs at West Pharmaceutical Services jobs
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all 37+ Engineering Jobs at West Pharmaceutical Services
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Engineering Jobs at West Pharmaceutical Services.
Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 73612
Date: Mar 26, 2026
Location:
Williamsport, PA, US
Department: Operations
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
This is an internship for Summer 2026. Candidates must be attending a local area college.
Job Summary
The Process Engineering Intern will support manufacturing process optimization, assist with equipment troubleshooting, and perform data analysis to improve operational performance. This role offers hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, focusing on enhancing efficiency, safety, and quality. The intern will work under the guidance of experienced engineers to deliver tangible improvements in manufacturing throughput.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Process Improvement & Optimization: Assist in evaluating existing manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks and efficiency opportunities using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies (e.g., 5S, Kaizen).
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, analyze, and report on production data related to cycle times, yield, downtime, and scrap reduction.
- Troubleshooting & Support: Assist with root cause analysis and troubleshooting of equipment, electrical, or mechanical issues on the production floor.
- Documentation & Standards: Update or develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), process flow diagrams (PFDs), and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
- Project Support: Support engineering trials for new equipment, material testing, or product launches.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program for Plastics and Polymers, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Junior or Senior level preferred.
Work Experience
No minimum required 1 year experience in manufacturing environment and understanding of good manufacturing practices preferred.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the basic principles of injection molding, systematic molding, mold design, mold assembly, and machine operations.
- Proficiency with PC and Microsoft Office.
- Working knowledge of SPC and Minitab software.
- Strong attention to detail; Strong problem identification/analysis and solving skills with hands-on approach.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment; Ability to interface with all personnel levels.
- Motivated self-starter with ability to work independently on multiple assignments in a team environment.
- Ability/courage to successfully communicate with any required parties.
- Able to always comply with the company’s safety policy.
Travel Requirements
None: No travel required.
Physical Requirements
Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to build strong relationships with peers and direct labor employees.
- While performing the duties of this job on the production floor, the employee regularly stands, walks, talks, and hears.
- Noise level in the work environment while on the production floor is usually moderate to loud. Hearing protection is required.
- Must be self-motivated, must have excellent people skills, written and verbal communication, problem solving, coaching, training, relationship building, managing resistance and project management skills.
- Must follow and comply with all Company and Plant policies, procedures (SOIs), rules and State and Federal laws.
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.
Requisition ID: 73612
Date: Mar 26, 2026
Location:
Williamsport, PA, US
Department: Operations
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
This is an internship for Summer 2026. Candidates must be attending a local area college.
Job Summary
The Process Engineering Intern will support manufacturing process optimization, assist with equipment troubleshooting, and perform data analysis to improve operational performance. This role offers hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, focusing on enhancing efficiency, safety, and quality. The intern will work under the guidance of experienced engineers to deliver tangible improvements in manufacturing throughput.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Process Improvement & Optimization: Assist in evaluating existing manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks and efficiency opportunities using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies (e.g., 5S, Kaizen).
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, analyze, and report on production data related to cycle times, yield, downtime, and scrap reduction.
- Troubleshooting & Support: Assist with root cause analysis and troubleshooting of equipment, electrical, or mechanical issues on the production floor.
- Documentation & Standards: Update or develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), process flow diagrams (PFDs), and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
- Project Support: Support engineering trials for new equipment, material testing, or product launches.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program for Plastics and Polymers, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Junior or Senior level preferred.
Work Experience
No minimum required 1 year experience in manufacturing environment and understanding of good manufacturing practices preferred.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the basic principles of injection molding, systematic molding, mold design, mold assembly, and machine operations.
- Proficiency with PC and Microsoft Office.
- Working knowledge of SPC and Minitab software.
- Strong attention to detail; Strong problem identification/analysis and solving skills with hands-on approach.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment; Ability to interface with all personnel levels.
- Motivated self-starter with ability to work independently on multiple assignments in a team environment.
- Ability/courage to successfully communicate with any required parties.
- Able to always comply with the company’s safety policy.
Travel Requirements
None: No travel required.
Physical Requirements
Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to build strong relationships with peers and direct labor employees.
- While performing the duties of this job on the production floor, the employee regularly stands, walks, talks, and hears.
- Noise level in the work environment while on the production floor is usually moderate to loud. Hearing protection is required.
- Must be self-motivated, must have excellent people skills, written and verbal communication, problem solving, coaching, training, relationship building, managing resistance and project management skills.
- Must follow and comply with all Company and Plant policies, procedures (SOIs), rules and State and Federal laws.
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.
See all 37+ Engineering at West Pharmaceutical Services jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Engineering at West Pharmaceutical Services roles.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Engineering Jobs at West Pharmaceutical Services Jobs
Align your degree to specialty occupation requirements
West Pharma's Engineering roles in drug delivery systems and containment components require a directly related degree field. A general engineering degree may not satisfy specialty occupation criteria for niche roles in materials science or systems validation, so verify your transcript maps cleanly to the posted position before applying.
Target roles in regulated manufacturing functions
West Pharmaceutical's core engineering needs sit in process engineering, quality systems, and packaging validation, all of which have historically supported visa filings. Focusing your search on these functions rather than generalist openings improves your odds of landing a role where sponsorship is already an established practice.
Start OPT early and flag CPT experience explicitly
West Pharma actively hires F-1 students. If you completed CPT or co-op work in pharmaceutical manufacturing or materials engineering, highlight that on your resume. It directly signals readiness for their production environments and shortens the ramp-up employers factor into sponsorship decisions.
Understand the TN visa path for Canadian engineers
Canadian nationals in qualifying engineering disciplines can enter on a TN visa, which West Pharma sponsors and which requires no USCIS petition or lottery. Prepare your degree credential documentation and a detailed offer letter specifying your engineering role before your port-of-entry appointment.
Map your Green Card timeline against the EB-2 and EB-3 process
West Pharmaceutical sponsors both EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visas for Engineering roles, meaning Green Card sponsorship typically runs through the PERM labor certification process with DOL. For Indian and Chinese nationals, factor priority date backlogs into your long-term planning well before accepting an offer.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Engineering openings by visa type
Sorting through job boards for sponsorship-confirmed roles wastes time. Migrate Mate lets you filter West Pharmaceutical Services Engineering jobs specifically by the visa categories they sponsor, so you're only applying to roles where your immigration situation is already a documented fit.
Engineering at West Pharmaceutical Services jobs are hiring across the US. Find yours.
Find Engineering at West Pharmaceutical Services JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does West Pharmaceutical Services sponsor H-1B visas for Engineers?
West Pharmaceutical Services does not appear in recent public LCA disclosure data as a frequent H-1B filer for Engineering roles. Their documented sponsorship activity for this function centers on F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN visas, and immigrant pathways including EB-2 and EB-3. If H-1B sponsorship is a requirement for your situation, raise it directly with the recruiter early in the process to confirm what the company can support for a specific role.
How do I apply for Engineering jobs at West Pharmaceutical Services?
Applications go through West Pharmaceutical Services' careers portal, where Engineering roles are listed by function and location. Tailoring your resume to the specific engineering discipline, whether process, quality, or packaging systems, increases relevance against their applicant tracking filters. Migrate Mate also aggregates West Pharmaceutical Services Engineering openings filtered by visa sponsorship type, which lets you confirm immigration eligibility before investing time in an application.
Which visa types does West Pharmaceutical Services commonly use for Engineering roles?
West Pharmaceutical Services has sponsored F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and TN visas for Engineering positions, along with EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa petitions for longer-term Green Card pathways. TN sponsorship is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering disciplines without requiring a USCIS lottery. OPT candidates, including those using the 24-month STEM extension, are a consistent part of their Engineering hiring pipeline.
What qualifications does West Pharmaceutical Services expect for Engineering roles?
Most Engineering positions at West Pharmaceutical Services require a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as mechanical, chemical, materials, or biomedical engineering. Roles in packaging validation and drug containment systems often expect familiarity with FDA-regulated manufacturing environments, GMP standards, or ISO quality frameworks. Hands-on experience through co-ops, internships, or prior roles in pharmaceutical or specialty materials manufacturing is frequently cited in their postings as a differentiating factor.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for an Engineering hire at West Pharmaceutical Services?
Timeline depends heavily on visa type. F-1 OPT authorization through USCIS takes roughly three to five months from application, so you should file before your program end date. TN visas for Canadians can be processed at the border on the day of entry with the right documentation. EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through PERM involves DOL labor certification, I-140 filing with USCIS, and then priority date waiting periods that can extend several years for nationals from India or China.
See which Engineering at West Pharmaceutical Services employers are hiring and sponsoring visas right now.
Search Engineering at West Pharmaceutical Services Jobs