Internship or Thesis – Research & Development (m/f/d)

Job Location Kronberg Job Description Are you eager to lead exciting projects and have a meaningful impact? Dive into the magic behind our brands and take part in future innovations! If you're passionate about learning, eager to develop your skills, and driven to contribute to groundbreaking innovations, this internship is for you. Join us and you could soon leave your mark in areas like natural sciences, materials, automation, sustainability, analytics through your project. We offer both mandatory and voluntary internships as well as Bachelor and Master thesis opportunities at our German Innovation Center. We are closely connected as one European R&D community, and you can discover similar internship options at our other European Technical Innovation Centers. 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 the 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 from Day 1. A competitive internship salary (monthly starting salary 2,300€). Wide range of social benefits: e.g., flexible work environment, regular intern social connects, a buddy program, campus services such as fitness center and canteen etc. A customized personal development plan including relevant coaching, mentorship, training-on-the-job, and a large portfolio of individual upskilling opportunities. 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. Opportunity to engage in our various employee programs: WeBelong Team & New Hire Network activities, GABLE Network & other affinity groups, Inspirational Leadership Events, Sports groups for running & football etc. Collaborate & manage multi-functional teams with international spirit, work with colleagues across regions and all levels. The option to combine your internship with your Bachelor / Master Thesis. APPLICATION To optimally prepare for our online assessment & interviews, make sure you fully understand our application process. CV in English Copy of university diploma (if applicable) and transcript Copy of relevant work, internship and volunteering certificates or reference letters Please upload all documents in the "CV/Resume" field. Incomplete applications may lead to delays in the recruitment process. At P&G #weseeequal We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. At P&G, we strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to bring their full selves to work. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please click here if you require an accommodation during the application process and please make sure to wait to hear back from us regarding your accommodation before proceeding with the online assessment. We thank you in advance for your patience. Job Schedule Full time Job Number R000139944 Job Segmentation Internships 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.