Purdue University R&D Engineer Co-op- Purdue Students Graduating in 2028/2029 ONLY

Procter & Gamble; Kentucky; On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Dynamic problem-solving environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

Procter & Gamble invites Purdue University students graduating in 2028 or 2029 to join a 12–24 week R&D co‑op on-site in Mason, OH or Cincinnati, OH. You will work across Products Research, Analytical Science, Design & Development, Formulation, Packaging, and Materials to help innovate grooming solutions.

The program offers mentorship, hands-on projects, and exposure to cutting-edge tools, with compensation provided and no full-time commitment at end of the co-op.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's students graduating in 2028 or 2029 in engineering fields.
• Strong communication skills and ability to think critically and listen actively.
• Candidates must be able to work from Cincinnati/Mason, OH without relocation assistance.
• Open roles across Chemical, Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering; data science/analytics roles available.

Responsibilities

• Product Research: understand consumer needs to inform design parameters.
• Analytical & Measurement Science: develop ways to measure product performance.
• Product Design & Development: translate needs into design/specifications for grooming products.
• Product Formulation & Design: develop finished products with new technologies/chemicals/materials.
• Packaging Development: develop premium packaging designs and function.
• Blades & Metals Process Innovation: drive edge innovations in processes and equipment.
• Process Development & Pilot Plant Operations: scale up processes to be commercially feasible.
• Material Development: create new-to-world raw material technologies.
• Modeling and Simulation (M&S): build models to speed innovations.
• Data Science: transform data into actionable insights for decision-making.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Active listening

Quick learner

Education

Bachelor's/Master's engineering student

Tools

Data Science/Analytics

Job description

Job Location

MASON BUS AND INNOVATION CTR

Job Description

Purdue University R&D Engineer Co-op- Purdue Students Graduating in 2028/2029 ONLY

Your first step towards an amazing career in Research and Development (R&D) at Procter and Gamble (P&G) starts with applying to this co‑op. Within an R&D co‑op, you’ll be actively involved in creating, reimagining and launching new innovations which improve our consumers lives… all around the world. The duration of our co‑ops range from 12-24 weeks within the fiscal year located on‑site at our Mason, OH or Cincinnati, OH sites. We are looking for a co‑op starting January/February 2027. As a co‑op, you'll receive a co‑op allowance. At P&G, Intern/Co‑Op sessions are considered temporary employment, with a predicted ending point. No full‑time employment commitments are made. As a company, P&G believes that ‘innovation is our lifeblood’. As such, we invest to ensure that our products best serve the current and future needs of our more than 5billion consumers worldwide across our 65 iconic, trusted brands. From Day1, you’ll be equipped with cutting edge innovation tools, you’ll be encouraged to dive into the innovation process, and you’ll be tasked to advance real needs for our business. To enable your success, you’ll collaborate with talented technologists and mentors to strengthen your skillsets and develop new areas of mastery. The environments you’ll work in are creative workspaces wherenew ideas flourish and where your technical mastery is recognized and rewarded. Ultimately, our investment in you is equally an investment in the development of our future R&D talent and in advancing our lofty innovation goals.

What will I do?

• Products Research: Deeply understand our consumers and their needs in order to inform product design parameters for new or improved products.
• Analytical & Measurement Science: Creates & develops ways to measure and characterize our products translating the consumer use experience to product specifications, ensuring superior and consistent functionality throughout the product lifecycle.
• Product Design & Development: Translates the consumer’s needs into the design and technical specifications of delightful grooming products which can be manufactured at scale.
• Product Formulation & Design: Translates the consumer’s needs into the development of delightful finished‑products which use the best available technologies/chemicals/materials.
• Packaging Development: Creates and improves packages that delight consumers and retailers. Packaging technologists lead the development of packages of superior function and premium design.
• Blades & Metals Process Innovation: Deliver groundbreaking blade edge innovation through mastery of process, product, and equipment.
• Process Development & Pilot Plant Operations: Translates ideas, concepts, and technologies into the design and scale‑up of commercially feasible, state of the art chemical and mechanical manufacturing processes.
• Material Development: Start by developing ‘new to the world’ raw material technologies so we can meet our customer's needs with the highest quality, best performing materials.
• Modeling and Simulation (M&S): M&S development is a powerful capability which increasingly underpins the work across all our R&D functions. Our M&S experts are developing new to the world mathematical models which speed the pace and impact of our innovations.
• Data Science: Here, we would want you to communicate complex data or algorithms into simple conclusions that will empower others to drive action based on the insights you derive. As a Data Scientist, you will transform the business to enable better decision‑making through the use of advanced analytics.

Job Qualifications

We are looking for Bachelor's/Master's students who are majoring in engineering degrees graduating in 2028 or 2029. We offer a wide range of roles for Chemical, Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering. Increasingly, we have roles designed for Data Science/Analytics. Have strong communication skills. Have both critical thinking and active listening. Has the ability to learn quickly in a dynamic environment. Candidates attending Purdue University must be able to work from Cincinnati/Mason, OH without relocation assistance.

What we offer:

• Responsibilities as of Day 1 – you will feel the ownership of your project from the beginning, and you will be given specific projects and responsibilities.
• Continuous mentorship – you will work with passionate people and receive both formal training as well as day‑to‑day mentoring from your manager.
• Work and be part of a dynamic and encouraging environment - working over a diverse array of interesting problems.
• Promote agility and work/life balance for employees, we value every individual and support initiatives.
• Experience true support for work/life effectiveness and your long‑term well‑being.

Just so you know:

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non‑discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Procter & Gamble participates in E-Verify. Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

P&G is dedicated to meeting the needs of applicants requesting an accommodation/adjustment due to a disability in order to complete the online application process. If you have a disability that affects your ability to complete our online application process, please visit our Disability Accommodation Page.

Job Schedule Full time

Job Number R000155305

Job Segmentation Internships

Starting Pay / Salary Range $30.00 - $36.00 / hour

P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We’ve spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship. The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.