Engineering/R&D Internships & Co-Ops

Engineering/R&D Internships & Co-Ops (2026)

Job Description

You were made to do this work: exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, advancing scientific understanding, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to solving real-world problems with purpose and precision. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you’ll help us shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

Our program will offer you a chance to explore the breadth of opportunities available under the R&D and engineering umbrella while working on real projects such as product and process design, improvements to raw materials and finishing supplies, product development and improvement, experimental design and data analyzing, or operations experience in a production facility. You will be provided with meaningful work experience that contributes to the overall strategic business goals of Kimberly-Clark. You will be treated and respected as a valuable contributor and given your own responsibilities and accountabilities. Your experience will include performance evaluations that provide you with valuable professional feedback to gauge your strengths and measure areas of improvements.

Students at Kimberly-Clark work on multidisciplinary teams under the guidance of experienced engineers and scientists. Assigned projects are collaborative in nature and require interaction not only within the research and engineering community, but with other functions such as marketing, finance, and operations. Projects vary depending on the role within the organization, but all are created to address a gap or problem the team needs to solve.

We offer a few different work schedules to fit your needs at our manufacturing and staff locations across the United States: 

Co-Op (6 or 9 months) – Fulltime (M-F) – Recommended*  

Locations:   Jenks, OK; LaGrange, GA; Loudon, TN; Marinette, WI; Maumelle, AR; Mobile, AL; Neenah, WI; Ogden, UT; Owensboro, KY; Paris, TX; and Roswell, GA
Dates:  Spring 2026 (January to May) or Spring/Summer 2026 (January to August) or Summer/Fall 2026 (May to December) or Fall 2026 (August to December)
 

Summer Internship (3 months) – Fulltime (M-F) 

Locations:  Corinth, MS; LaGrange, GA; Mobile, AL; Neenah, WI; New Milford, CT; Ogden, UT; Owensboro, KY; and Roswell, GA
Dates:  Summer 2026 (May to August)
 

Year-Round Internships - F/T in person for Summer; P/T School Year remote

Locations:   Chester, PA
Dates:  May 2026 through May 2027 (Fulltime May to August and Part-Time / Remote September to May)

Functional Overviews:

Product Developer

Assignments typically focus on improving the fit, form, or function of one of our products. Example assignments include test method development, consumer research and testing, and product modeling.

Material

Assignments typically focus on improving or optimizing one or more of the materials used in our products. Example assignments include test method development, material testing analysis and modeling, material qualification trials, and fiber development.

Process

Work in either a production facility or on a development team. Within a production facility, process co-ops join the technical and operating teams to improve efficiencies of our high-speed manufacturing lines or reduce waste. Within a development team, process co-ops develop prototype products or process systems and conduct trials to identify improvement opportunities. Both roles provide opportunities for hands-on experience and data analysis.

Mechanical

Work in either an operations environment or on an office-based equipment development or design team. Within a production facility, mechanical co-ops work with operations to improve efficiencies and asset capability via application of sound mechanical engineering principles and design approaches/practices for our high-speed tissue machine and/or converting. Within a development or design team, mechanical co-ops can be part of a new product/process development team or work to develop prototype assets and/or overall system performance.

Electrical

Assignments will focus on electrical solutions for design, development, optimization, and problem-solving of manufacturing processes in a manner that meets safety and performance expectations on our high-speed automated manufacturing control equipment. This work includes industrial network topology, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), analog and digital motor controllers, and discrete control hardware.

Packaging

This position supports packaging development projects from concept to launch in support of brand and category strategies to meet customer and consumer needs, as well as deliver financial results with winning value propositions and products. Supports, develops, designs, and specifies packaging structures and materials that assist the consumer business sectors in meeting their objectives. This includes the attractive merchandising and safe shipping of products under varying conditions of climate, environment, and different modes of transportation.

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.  You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our co-op/intern roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Good academic capabilities demonstrated through GPA. Minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 overall GPA is preferred
• Completion of at least one year of college courses.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to drive actions to completion.
• Ability to work through challenging situations or complex problems to achieve goals.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Advanced Excel skills, preferred.
• Experience with Power BI/Query, Tableau, CAD, SolidWorks, preferred.

To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. 

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check. 

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Starting Hourly Wage: $24.00 USD

Total rewards at Kimberly-Clark includes the above starting wage offer and is eligible for overtime pay. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Primary Location

Roswell Building 300

Additional Locations

Beech Island Mill, Chester Mill, Corinth Mill KC Prof Products, Jenks Mill, LaGrange Mill, Loudon Mill, Marinette Mill, Maumelle Facility, Mobile Mill, Neenah - West R&E Office, New Milford Mill, Ogden, Owensboro Mill, Paris Plant

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Intern/Student

Time Type

Full time