Research, Development and Engineering Internship Michigan - Summer 2026

As a Research Development and Engineering (RD&E) Intern at SC Johnson youll 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. Youll be part of our team in Racine Wisconsin and will work cross-functionally with colleagues across the company to gain skills which will help prepare you for a full-time career in RD&E.

If you are looking for a challenging and an 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

INTERNSHIP PERKS & BENEFITS

SC Johnsons 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 companys senior leaders coaching and mentoring programs and networking opportunities youll be set up with the support you need to thrive in our family company. As part of our internship experience youll be considered in the priority pipeline for full-time roles at SC Johnson after youve completed your degree.

In addition to the real-world experience youll gain through our internships were pleased to offer interns several perks which help expose you to what its like to be part of a team working at SC Johnson full-time:

• Housing: Subsidized housing is available helping interns to experience living in the areas surrounding our campus.

• Company Store: Youll have access to our on-site company stores (Racine locations) 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 50000-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 youll connect directly with senior members of the organization to gain insights ask questions and present your project learnings.

• Training: We provide a formalized training program that includes topics such as SAP training P&L training and others necessitated by the specific project(s).

• Coaching and Mentoring: From day one you will receive support from an experienced manager and mentor to help answer any questions you may have along the way.

• Scholarship Opportunity: The scholarship program supports students by offering comprehensive mentorship throughout their year in college following their internship along with a financial scholarship to support their academic journey.

• Flexibility to participate in Summer Hours which allows you to complete your work week by noon on Friday.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOULL BRING

• Must be enrolled and seeking a bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical or Chemical Engineering with a graduation date of December 2026 or May/June 2027.

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment.

• Available to complete internship May 18 2026 through August 7 2026.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Strong analytical technical problem solving and critical thinking skills.

• Goal-oriented results-driven and intellectually curious.

• Involved and assumes leadership roles in various school activities.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation aptitude.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint Word Outlook).

• Ability to work independently on assignments complete hands-on learning prioritize work handle a variety of tasks or requests at once.

• Time management and organizational skills.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full time Monday- Friday.

• 12-week summer internship.

• This position is not eligible for remote work.