University of Cincinnati R&D Engineer Co-op

University of Cincinnati R&D Engineer Co-op for students graduating in 2028, 2029, or 2030. This opportunity is located in Mason/Cincinnati, OH and does not provide relocation assistance.

About the role

Your first step towards an amazing career in Research and Development (R&D) at Procter & Gamble (P&G) starts with this co-op. As an R&D co-op, you’ll be actively involved in creating, reimagining, and launching new innovations that improve consumers' lives worldwide. The duration of co-ops ranges from 12-24 weeks within the fiscal year, with this position starting in January/February 2027. Co-ops receive an allowance and are considered temporary employment with a predicted ending point.

At P&G, innovation is our lifeblood. We invest in ensuring our products best serve the current and future needs of over 5 billion consumers across 65 iconic brands. From Day 1, you’ll be equipped with powerful innovation tools, encouraged to dive into the innovation process, and tasked with advancing real business needs. You’ll collaborate with dedicated technologists and mentors to strengthen your skills and develop new areas of mastery in creative workspaces where technical mastery is recognized and rewarded.

Responsibilities

As a co-op, you will innovate, develop, and help manufacture consumer products while working collaboratively with technical and commercial partners. Potential areas of focus include:

• Products Research: Deeply understand consumer needs to advise product design parameters for new or improved products.
• Product Formulation & Design: Translate consumer needs into the development of finished products using the best available technologies, chemicals, and materials.
• Packaging & Device Development: Create and improve packages and devices that delight consumers and retailers, ensuring superior function, premium design, and sustainability.
• Process Development & Pilot Plant Operations: Design and scale up commercially feasible manufacturing processes for chemical and mechanical production.
• 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 the pace and impact of innovations across R&D functions.
• Data Science: Communicate complex data or algorithms into actionable insights, transforming business decision-making through advanced analytics.

Requirements

• In progress toward a BS in a life or physical science field such as Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Analytical and Measurement Science, Microbiology, Packaging Science, or a related field.
• Roles are available for Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical, Data Science/Analytics, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or other related engineering fields.
• Must be a University of Cincinnati student 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 computer programming languages such as C or C++.
• Experience with MCU software development.

Benefits

• Responsibilities from Day 1, with ownership of specific projects.
• Continuous mentorship from passionate professionals and formal training.
• Dynamic and encouraging work environment focused on diverse, interesting problems.
• Support for work/life balance and long-term well-being initiatives.

Pay

Starting pay/salary range: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full time, with co-op durations ranging from 12-24 weeks within the fiscal year.