R&D Intern: Product Innovation & Prototyping

Newell Brands; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Leadership exposure

Job summary

Newell Brands is offering a 12-week summer internship (May 17 – August 6, 2027) in Huntersville, NC, focused on Research & Development, product innovation, testing, and continuous improvement. As an R&D Intern, you’ll support cross-functional teams, gain hands-on project experience, and receive mentorship and professional development within a global consumer goods company.

Qualifications include pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a technical field, strong analytical and communication skills, and a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support product development, innovation, and research projects.
• Assist with design, testing, prototyping, and evaluation activities.
• Conduct research, data analysis, and competitive assessments to support decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve products and processes.
• Assist with documentation, reporting, and presenting findings.
• Help enhance product performance, quality, and cost.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Detail-oriented

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Materials Engineering

Chemistry

Materials Science

Packaging

Product Development

Tools

Mentorship programs

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Newell Brands is offering a 12-week summer internship (May 17 – August 6, 2027) in Huntersville, NC, focused on Research & Development, product innovation, testing, and continuous improvement. As an R&D Intern, you’ll support cross-functional teams, gain hands-on project experience, and receive mentorship and professional development within a global consumer goods company.

Qualifications include pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a technical field, strong analytical and communication skills, and a