About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job DescriptionGlobal Facilities Engineering Intern Overview
Envision spending your summer working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders, all while gaining world-class experience in one of the most dynamic organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. This is a reality for AbbVie Interns.
This internship role will consist of an overall design experience. We are a group of architects, mechanical and electrical engineers, BMS controls designers, and programmers that design projects to support various facilities in our portfolio. Examples include laboratories, offices, site infrastructure and vivarium / specialty spaces.
Key responsibilities include:
Plans and conduct small to medium-size projects with design specialty requiring conventional types of plans, investigations and equipment.
Coordinates and monitors design activities and reports on progress to upper management.
Leads design discussions for planning purposes.
Gain knowledge of overall industry & AbbVie specifications / standards.
Gain knowledge of various building components such as HVAC equipment, electrical distribution systems, building materials, etc.
Create project estimates for front end planning and budget purposes.
Present to the staff leaders, managers, and mentors the achievements of the assigned projects as well as the main experiences gained during the program.
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a BA/BS in architecture or mechanical, electrical, BMS controls engineering.
Expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028
Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship.
Strong academic performance. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and extra-curricular achievements.
Excellent Communication, Teamwork, Problem-solving, and Time Management skills
Self-motivated with little direction
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with AutoCAD or drawing software, Excel, Power Point & AI knowledge
Competitive pay
Relocation support for eligible students
Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a university pursuing a BA or BS in architecture, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or BMS controls engineering
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028
- Must remain enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Strong academic performance and extracurricular achievements
- Excellent communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills
- Self-motivated and able to work with little direction
- Experience with AutoCAD or drawing software
- Experience with Excel and PowerPoint
- AI knowledge
AbbVie Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AbbVie and has not been reviewed or approved by AbbVie.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are portrayed as a standout, with a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an additional annual company contribution based on age and service. Feedback suggests this materially boosts perceived total compensation for many U.S. employees.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave are emphasized, including up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents and 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave in the U.S. Feedback suggests these policies are a meaningful differentiator for employees balancing family needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as extensive, with tiered vacation that scales with tenure, 17 company holidays, and two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave contributes notably to overall benefits satisfaction.
AbbVie Insights
What We Do
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.
