About the role#
Procter & Gamble is seeking a PhD intern to join the Grooming R&D Process Development team in Boston. This role focuses on the development of advanced surface-engineering solutions for consumer products. You will work alongside experienced professionals to gain hands-on experience in a research environment.
What you'll do#
- Support the development, operation, and troubleshooting of advanced coating processes and equipment.
- Operate and maintain laboratory-scale vacuum-processing equipment.
- Plan and execute experiments to improve process quality, consistency, and product performance.
- Evaluate process conditions and equipment data to understand the relationship between operating parameters, material properties, and product performance.
- Use analytical and testing methods to assess material characteristics, integrity, and durability.
- Analyze results, document findings, and share recommendations with cross-functional partners.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD program for Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting laboratory-scale vacuum or materials-processing equipment.
- Experience analyzing data from material characterization and performance-testing methods.
- An analytical mindset with experience applying Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies.
- Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills.
- Availability to work a 12-week, full-time internship from May or early June through August 2027.
- Experience with vacuum-based coating or surface-engineering processes is preferred, as is familiarity with diagnostic methods for vacuum or plasma-based processes.
Location & details#
- This internship is located in Boston, Massachusetts.
- The role is on-site and full-time.
- This is a paid internship.
- Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.
About Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble is a consumer goods company based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It produces items such as soap, candles, and various household brands. The company operates in approximately 70 countries and employs over 90,000 people. It functions as a public organization.
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