Internship - European Innovation Center (Germany)

Job title: Internship - European Innovation Center (Germany)

About the Role Join P&G at our German Innovation Center in Kronberg for an internship across natural sciences, materials, automation, sustainability and analytics. The program offers mandatory and voluntary internships as well as Bachelor and Master thesis opportunities, connecting you with a European R&D community and other centers.

What You'll Do

• 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 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

What We're Looking For

• 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
• 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 (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bio Physics, Statistics, or similar)
• Available for min. 3 and up to 12 months for an internship with a possible start every 1st of the month; for a thesis plan 6 months duration
• Track record of academic excellence and solid technical skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people by embracing creativity, innovation, curiosity and initiative
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, a drive for leadership, and a strong passion for technical challenges
• Proficient in English (written and spoken)

Compensation & Benefits

• Exciting work and responsibility from Day 1; Competitive internship salary: €2,300–€2,600 per month
• Wide range of social benefits: flexible work environment, regular intern social connects, a buddy program, campus services such as fitness center and canteen
• A customized personal development plan including coaching, mentorship, on-the-job training, and a large portfolio of individual upskilling opportunities
• Experience to be an integral part of multi-functional teams with flat hierarchies and the unique P&G culture
• Chance to receive a full-time employment offer to start after studies with diverse career perspectives including new job assignments every 2-3 years and potential opportunities to work abroad
• Access to various employee programs: WeBelong Team & New Hire Network, GABLE Network & other affinity groups, Inspirational Leadership Events, Sports groups, etc.
• Collaborate & manage multi-functional teams with an international spirit across regions and levels