Technical Development Program Intern

Multiple Teams

Posted on 9/25/2025

AbbVie

AbbVie

No salary listed

Worcester, MA, USA

In Person

Job Description

Technical Development Program Internship Description:

As a Technical Development Program intern, you will participate in a paid, ten-to-twelve-week summer program working on meaningful assignments that have a real impact on our business and patients worldwide.  

Past examples of projects have included:

  • Product and process optimization in a manufacturing facility
  • Quality systems data analysis to identify compliance trends
  • EHS risk management assessment

AbbVie offers you an opportunity for potential work experiences that are aligned to a variety of functional areas, including those listed below. Interns will be placed in assignments based on business needs and skill set.

  • Manufacturing
  • Engineering
  • Supply Chain

ABC strongly considers high performing interns as candidates for our Technical Development Program (TDP) after they graduate.  ABC’s TDP is a three-year rotational program with three separate work assignments. The rotations are carried out in a variety of functional areas within Operations. The goal of the program is to develop AbbVie’s future leaders, provide exposure across the business functions, and forums for skill and professional development.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be currently enrolled in university, pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related major.
  • Must be enrolled in university the semester following your internship
  • Expected graduation date between December 2026 and May 2027
  • Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e., extracurricular activities or projects)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Excellent problem-solving, written, and verbal skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal, leadership and project management skills
  • Proven track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity