PhD R&D Process Development Intern: Vacuum Coatings

Procter & Gamble

United States

On-site

USD 70,000 - 96,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Procter & Gamble in Boston's GO & Tech Center offers a 12-week PhD internship in Grooming R&D Process Development to advance surface-engineering solutions for consumer products. This paid internship runs May to August 2027, five days per week onsite, with opportunities to learn from experienced professionals and contribute to real projects.

The role emphasizes experimentation, data analysis, and collaboration across teams to deliver impactful results in a fast-paced research environment.

Qualifications

Pursuing PhD in a technical discipline (Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related).
Hands-on experience operating or troubleshooting laboratory-scale vacuum-processing or materials-processing equipment.
Experience analyzing data from material characterization and performance-testing methods.
Strong written and verbal communication of technical data.

Responsibilities

Support development, operation, and troubleshooting of advanced coating processes and related equipment.
Operate and maintain laboratory-scale vacuum-processing equipment.
Plan and execute experiments to improve process quality, consistency, and product performance.
Evaluate process conditions and equipment data to understand relationships between parameters, materials, and performance.
Use analytical methods to assess material characteristics and durability.
Analyze results and communicate findings to cross-functional partners.