Research & Development Intern

SWM International; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Research & Development Intern for a 12-week program in Neenah, Wisconsin, starting in May 2026.

You will engage in hands-on R&D activities, collaborate with a multi-functional team, and gain exposure to real-time production and paper-based material projects. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Paper Science, Chemistry, or Engineering, with at least two years of coursework completed and a GPA around 3.0.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in Paper Science, Chemistry or Engineering.
• Minimum two full years of coursework completed; three years preferred.
• Preferred GPA around 3.0 in the field of study.
• Solid Microsoft Excel skills and Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the R&D team on process efficiency and technology projects.
• Attend leadership meetings and report tasks from meetings.
• Work with scientists to identify paper properties.
• Participate in new customer trials and SOP updates.
• Contribute to project work assigned by R&D management.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Pursuing degree in Paper Science, Chemistry or Engineering

2+ years completed; 3+ preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Research & Development Intern

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

We are actively pursuing an Intern with Chemical Engineering or Paper Science background to complete a 12-weekprogram starting in May 2026 in Neenah, WI. The Internship program will provide exposure to many aspects ofresearch and development, including a multi-functional team setting, real time production, process experience andproject work with specific deliverables and exposure to the mill environment. Interns will participate in daily R&Dactivities to learn technical properties and quality issues of paper or paper-based materials. Ideal candidates will possess high initiative and drive, with a curiosity to perpetually learn and improve ourbusiness. Key requirements include the ability to analyze information to find opportunities, effectivelycommunicate, and work collaboratively in a team setting. Previous internship experience is preferred. Rate of payranges from $22/hour to $26/hour depending upon experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with R&D team on process efficiency improvements, cost savings, new business development projectsand/or technology advancement.
• Attending meetings with leadership team, reporting out and assigned tasks from meeting.
• Work with scientists and identify paper properties.
• Participate in new customer trials.
• Work with leadership to modify or create standard operating procedures.
• Project work as assigned by R&D management.

Qualifications

• Individual must be currently enrolled and working toward a degree with a concentration in Paper Science,Chemistry or Engineering discipline.
• Student will need to have completed a minimum of 2-full years of course work with preference for individualswho have completed 3-full years.
• Preference is a minimum 3.0 GPA in your academic field of study.
• Must have solid Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel.
• Ideal candidates will possess high initiative and drive, with a curiosity to perpetually learn and improve ourbusiness.
• Key requirements include the ability to analyze information to find opportunities, effectively synthesize andcommunicate findings, and work collaboratively in a team setting.

WHAT WE OFFER

Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.