Facilities Asset Management & Process Improvement Co-op

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Role Overview: The Facilities Asset Management & Process Improvement Co-op will support initiatives that strengthen how facility assets are created, classified, maintained, reconciled, and retired. The co-op will analyze asset and maintenance data, document current-state workflows, identify process and data gaps, and help develop standardized procedures, dashboards, and reporting. This assignment offers hands-on exposure to enterprise asset management, preventive maintenance, capital planning, and cross-functional facilities operations. How You Will Contribute: As a Facilities Asset Management & Process Improvement Co-op, you will have the opportunity to: Review and analyze asset, preventive maintenance, work order, and financial data to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and improvement opportunities. Support reconciliation of physical assets with records in enterprise systems and help track data-quality issues through resolution. Document current-state and future-state workflows for asset creation, tagging, classification, maintenance-plan assignment, record updates, redeployment, and retirement. Interview subject-matter experts and translate operational knowledge into clear process maps, standard operating procedures, job aids, and training materials. Assist with dashboards, metrics, and recurring reports related to asset completeness, preventive maintenance coverage, reliability, lifecycle condition, and program progress. Participate in cross-functional working sessions and coordinate actions with Facilities Operations, Engineering, Finance, Capital Projects, Workplace, EHS, and service-provider teams. Contribute to continuous-improvement projects that enhance asset governance, data-driven decision-making, cost efficiency, compliance, and lifecycle performance.   Co-op Development Opportunities: Build practical experience with enterprise asset management, facilities operations, and the full asset lifecycle. Develop skills in data analysis, data governance, process mapping, root-cause analysis, and performance reporting. Gain exposure to preventive maintenance strategy, lifecycle planning, capital governance, and cross-functional decision-making. Strengthen professional communication by interviewing stakeholders and presenting findings, recommendations, and completed work products. Learn to manage deliverables, priorities, and follow-up actions in a global, matrixed organization. Job Requirements: This position will be hybrid (1-3 days per week in the office) out of the Cambridge, Massachusetts location. Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, data analytics, business, finance, information systems, supply chain, construction management, or a related field. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI or other data-visualization tools is preferred. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with careful attention to detail. Ability to organize complex information and create clear, concise documentation and presentations. Effective written and verbal communication skills and comfort collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. Curiosity, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple assignments with appropriate guidance. Interest in facilities, asset management, maintenance, sustainability, operations, or process improvement; experience with enterprise systems is a plus. Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary  We understand compensation may be an important factor as you consider an internship opportunity. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.  For Location: USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500 U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $21.00 - $46.00 The estimated hourly range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered will depend on the candidate’s school year/level to be entered following completion of internship.  The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.    U.S. internship benefits vary by location and may include:   Paid sick time  Civic Duty paid time off  Participation at company volunteer events   Participation at company sponsored special events   Access to on-site fitness center (where available)  Commuter Benefit: To offset your work-commute expenses, Takeda provides U.S. employees with a fixed monthly subsidy to be used for either public transportation (transit) or parking.   EEO Statement Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law. Locations USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500 Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee) Time Type Full time Job Exempt No It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.