Internship or Thesis – Research & Development in Kronberg bei Procter & Gamble

Procter & Gamble

Job Location Kronberg

Job Description
Are you eager to lead exciting projects and have a meaningful impact with your ideas? Get an insight look into the magic behind our brands! If you relish a culture in which your development is key and you feel a hunger to learn, a dedication to lead, and a passion to win – this position is for you!
We are offering internship (mandatory or non-mandatory) or thesis projects with real impact on products that consumers around the world can’t live without. During your internship you get to work on your own technical project and apply your skills and strengthen your capabilities. You will work with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. We make sure that you gain support and mentoring in your professional development and will provide you with various training opportunities.
YOUR ROLE

Here are some examples of projects we can usually offer:
Electrical or Mechanical or Packaging Engineering

Design of innovative mechanical & electronic concepts for smart physical prototypes

Drive for rapid prototyping through additive manufacturing technologies

Development of appealing packaging concepts with best possible environmental footprint
Chemical or Physical Science

Lead a feasibility study for the development of a new raw material

Synthesis and characterization of super absorbing polymers for hygiene products

Formulation of hair care products and tests for various fragrance options
Natural-/Life Sciences/QA

Statistical analysis and interpretation of datasets to gain new consumer insights

Demo development to communicate benefit of new product to consumer

Test method development and validation to measure product or material performance
Computational engineering or Modelling and Simulation

Simulation and modeling of complex fluids and materials to predict product or process performance

Digitalization of manufacturing and supply chain processes

Development of coaching algorithms and gamification concepts for personalized consumer experience

Job Qualifications YOUR PROFILE

You are a highly motivated and curious bachelor’s or master’s student and have already completed at least the first two semesters of your bachelor’s

You are enrolled for the full period of your internship and study at a European university with one of the following subjects:

Engineering : Mechanical-, Electrical-, Chemical-, Industrial-, Precision-Engineering, Mechatronic, Packaging, Computational, Mathematical or equivalent

Physical Sciences : Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Physics, Materials Technology and Science and Mathematical Modeling & Simulation

Natural-/Life Sciences such as Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bio Physics, Statistics, or similar.

You are available for min. 3 and up to 12 months for an internship with a possible start every 1st of the month, for a thesis you should plan with 6 months duration

You have a track record of academic excellence and solid technical skills

You work effectively with diverse groups of people by embracing creativity, innovation, curiosity and initiative.

You demonstrate outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, a drive for leadership, and a strong passion for technical challenges

You can communicate proficiently in English (written and spoken)
WHAT WE OFFER

Exciting work and responsibility for your own internship project from Day 1.

A competitive internship salary with a wide range of social benefits (e.g., flexible work environment, regular social connects, a buddy program, campus services such as fitness center, etc.).

A customized personal development plan including relevant coaching, mentorship, training-on-the-job, and a large portfolio of individual upskilling opportunities

A creative environment to fuel exciting innovations for our consumer products.

The possibility to continuously learn with advanced technologies.

The experience to be an integral part of our multi-functional teams of passionate and inspiring people with flat hierarchies to get to know the unique P&G culture.

The chance to receive a full-time employment offer to start after your studies with diverse career perspectives including new job assignments every 2-3 years to gain experience in different areas and the opportunity to work abroad.

A vibrant international spirit with interactions on a regional/global level.

A dynamic and respectful environment – employees are at the core, we value every individual and support initiatives, promoting agility and life balance.

The opportunity to engage in our various employee programs (e.g., National Diversity Team & New Hire N