University of Cincinnati R&D Engineer Co-op

University of Cincinnati R&D Engineer Co-op for University of Cincinnati students graduating in 2028, 2029, or 2030. This co-op offers hands-on experience in creating and launching innovations that improve consumer lives worldwide. Co-op durations range from 12-24 weeks, with a start date in January/February 2027.

About the role

As an R&D co-op at Procter & Gamble, you’ll contribute to innovation across our 65 iconic brands, serving over 5 billion consumers. From day one, you’ll use powerful innovation tools, collaborate with technologists and mentors, and work in creative environments where technical mastery is recognized and rewarded. This role is temporary with no full-time employment commitment.

Responsibilities

In this co-op, you’ll innovate, develop, and help manufacture consumer products while collaborating with technical and commercial partners. Potential focus areas include:

• Products Research: Understand consumer needs to advise product design parameters for new or improved products.
• Product Formulation & Design: Translate consumer needs into finished products using the best available technologies, chemicals, and materials.
• Packaging & Device Development: Create and improve packages and devices with superior function, premium design, and sustainability in mind.
• Process Development & Pilot Plant Operations: Design and scale up commercially feasible manufacturing processes for chemical and mechanical systems.
• Material Development: Develop "new to the world" raw material technologies to meet customer needs with high-quality, high-performance materials.
• Modeling and Simulation (M&S): Develop mathematical models to accelerate innovation across R&D functions.
• Data Science: Communicate complex data or algorithms into actionable insights to empower business decisions through advanced analytics.

Requirements

• In progress toward a BS in a life or physical science field (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Analytical and Measurement Science, Microbiology, Packaging Science) or a related field.
• Open to roles in Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical, Data Science/Analytics, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related engineering fields.
• Must be able to work from Mason/Cincinnati, OH without relocation assistance.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications:

• Engineering experience in design, coding, testing, deployment, and support.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD design.
• Experience with programming languages such as C or C++.
• Experience with MCU software development.

Benefits

• Day-one responsibilities with ownership of specific projects.
• Continuous mentorship and formal training from passionate team members.
• Dynamic and encouraging work environment focused on diverse, interesting problems.
• Support for work/life balance and long-term well-being.

Pay

$30.00 - $36.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full time.