Research & Development (R&D) - Co-Op/Intern (Manufacturing)
Research & Development (R&D) - Co-Op/Intern
Job Description
You're not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we're out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you'll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
This role would support technology development (process & materials) in Global R&D, including pilot trials and bench testing of materials & products. Our Intern/co-op will offer you a chance to explore the breadth of opportunities available under the research and engineering umbrella while working on real projects such as product and process design, improvements to raw materials and finishing supplies, product development and improvement, experimental design and data analyzing, or operations experience in a production facility. You will be provided with meaningful work experience that contributes to the overall strategic business goals of Kimberly-Clark. You will be treated and respected as a valuable contributor and given your own responsibilities and accountabilities. Your co-op experience will include performance evaluations that provide you with valuable professional feedback to gauge your strengths and measure areas of improvement.
Intern/Co-op students at Kimberly-Clark work on multidisciplinary teams under the guidance of experienced engineers and scientists. Assigned projects are collaborative in nature and require interaction not only within the research and engineering community, but with other functions such as marketing, finance, and operations. Projects vary depending on the role within the organization, but all are created to address a gap or problem the team needs to solve.
Intern/Co-op assignments typically focus on improving or optimizing one or more of the materials used in our products. Example assignments include researching and developing critical aspects of various material properties to bring forth innovation supporting current businesses or new business opportunities grounded in nonwovens and associated technologies. These materials could include fibers, fabrics, films, elastics, surface modification and more. Novel material prototyping, testing, analysis and the use of the scientific method leveraging rapid learning cycles and hypothesis based learning plans are vital. In addition, networking and collaboration are key elements of a successful tenure and skills in this regard are considered essential.
About Us
Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn't exist without talented professionals, like you.
At Kimberly-Clark, you'll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We're founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we're always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there's your open door of opportunity. It's all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
About You
You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we're constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you'll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.
In one of our co-op roles, you'll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
- Must be pursuing at least a Bachelor's degree with completion of at least 1 or 2 years of college courses in the field of Chemical engineering, Material Science engineering, Chemist or related.
- GPA: 3.0 cumulative or higher
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a regular, full-time basis both now and in the future
- Previous Co-op/Intern experience is a plus
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI/Query, Tableau, CAD, SolidWorks is preferred
Term Preference: Summer/Fall – Preferred
To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.
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And finally, the fine print….
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
Starting Hourly Wage: $24.00 USD
Total rewards at Kimberly-Clark includes the above starting wage offer and is eligible for overtime pay. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.
Primary Location
Neenah - West R&E OfficeAdditional Locations
Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full time