Research, Development and Engineering Internship

As a Research, Development, and Engineering (RD&E) Intern at SC Johnson, you’ll be involved in strategic projects that allow you to discover, apply and develop new products and materials to improve or create our next generation of quality, trusted products. You’ll be part of our team in Racine, Wisconsin, and will work cross-functionally with colleagues across the company to gain skills that will help prepare you for a full-time career in RD&E.

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting internship that offers immediate responsibility, involvement in strategic projects, and an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, we invite you to discover what SC Johnson has to offer!

Your RD&E internship project will focus on providing enriching experiences to help develop key skills in one or more of these areas:

• Formulation Development
• Test Method Development and Validation
• Design of Experiments
• Process Development and Scale-up
• Claims Validation
• Data Analysis

The internship program is 12 weeks in length which would begin in late May 2023 and end in early August 2023.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Full-time undergraduate student with a focus on Chemical Engineering or Chemistry and a graduation date of ideally in the Spring of 2024
• 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; At this time SC Johnson is not sponsoring foreign nationals in an immigration case to gain full-time work authorization

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

You’ll be a great fit for this internship if you have demonstrated skills or experience in the following:

• Strong analytical, technical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Goal-oriented; results driven and intellectually curious
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Excellent oral, written, and communication/presentation aptitude
• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Professionalism
• Time management and organizational skills

INTERNSHIP BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson’s internships offer immersive experiences for top early career talent in our various business functions through hands-on, robust project work and comprehensive training programs. Through exposure to the company’s senior leaders, coaching and mentoring programs, and networking opportunities, you’ll be set up with the support you need to thrive in our family company. As part of our internship experience, you’ll be considered in the priority pipeline for full-time roles at SC Johnson after you’ve completed your degree.

In addition to the real-world experience you’ll gain through our internships, we’re pleased to offer interns several perks which help expose you to what it’s like to be part of a team working at SC Johnson full-time:

• Housing: Subsidized housing is available in Milwaukee, helping interns to experience living in the areas surrounding our corporate and North American headquarters.
• Company Store: You’ll have access to our on-site company stores to purchase SCJ products at a discount.
• Johnson Mutual Benefits Association (JMBA) Center: Visit the hub of SCJ recreation and fitness programs in Racine for 146 acres of outdoor activities at Armstrong Park and 50,000 square feet of indoor space including the Raymond F. Farley Aquatic Center.
• Events: Enjoy getting to know fellow interns and networking with SCJ team members throughout the summer at events that encourage camaraderie and connection.
• Exposure to Senior Leaders: During your internship, you’ll connect directly with senior members of the organization to gain insights, ask questions and present your project learnings.