Maintenance & Reliability Intern

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us. 

Eli Lilly Italia is looking for a motivated and proactive Maintenance & Reliability Intern to join our Cartridges Producation area at the Sesto Fiorentino manufacturing site. This six-month extracurricular internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment, supporting the optimization of preventive maintenance activities on production equipment.

The selected intern will report directly to the Maintenance Manager and will be actively involved in collecting and analyzing maintenance data, supporting technical evaluations, and contributing to the prioritization of activities aimed at improving equipment reliability and overall efficiency. This internship will take place primarily on the production floor, providing the opportunity to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, HSE, and Operations, while learning about manufacturing systems and maintenance strategies within a GMP-regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Collection: Gather information on maintenance types and frequencies directly from production systems and on-site observations.
• Technical Analysis: Study and analyze collected data to identify optimization opportunities and propose prioritization criteria for maintenance activities.
• Maintenance Optimization: Support the design and implementation of preventive maintenance strategies to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, HSE, and Operations teams to align activities with safety and quality standards.
• Knowledge Development: Acquire in-depth understanding of production equipment and maintenance strategies within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical setting.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Automation)
• Excellent command of English (spoken and written)
• Strong organizational skills and proactive mindset
• Flexibility and problem-solving attitude
• Effective communication skills and a team-oriented approach

The internship includes a monthly allowance of €1300, along with free access to the company cafeteria and canteen.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

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Full-time equivalent employees may also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a pension plan; vacation benefits; eligibility for healthcare benefits; flexible benefits (if applicable) life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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