PhD Intern: Advanced Vacuum Coating Process Development

Proctor & Gamble; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble’s Grooming R&D Process Development internship invites PhD candidates to join a hands-on 12-week program in Boston. You will work on advanced surface-engineering projects and gain exposure to laboratory-scale vacuum processes.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and data-driven experimentation. You will plan experiments, analyze results, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams, with on-site presence five days a week May–August 2027.

Qualifications

• Working toward a PhD in a related technical discipline.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory vacuum-processing equipment.
• Experience applying DOE methodologies and data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Availability for a 12-week internship onsite in Boston (May–August 2027).

Responsibilities

• Support development, operation, and troubleshooting of coating processes and related equipment.
• Operate and maintain lab-scale vacuum-processing equipment per procedures.
• Plan and execute experiments to improve process quality and product performance.
• Analyze results and communicate findings to cross-functional partners.

Skills

Vacuum-processing equipment operation

Data analysis & DOE

Technical communication

On-site collaboration

Education

PhD candidate in Materials Science/Physics/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Job description

Procter & Gamble’s Grooming R&D Process Development internship invites PhD candidates to join a hands-on 12-week program in Boston. You will work on advanced surface-engineering projects and gain exposure to laboratory-scale vacuum processes.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and data-driven experimentation. You will plan experiments, analyze results, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams, with on-site presence five days a week May–August 2027.