2027 Engineering Co-ops & Internships

At Kimberly-Clark, you will be part of the best teams committed to driving innovation and growth. We are founded on 150+ years of market leadership and we are always looking for new and better ways to perform—so what can you do with that?  There is no time like the present to make an impact at Kimberly-Clark.  Learn more and apply at CareersAtKC.com 

ENGINEERING OPPORTUNTIES     

           
Our program will offer you a chance to explore the breadth of opportunities available under the research 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 improvement. 

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: Beech Island, SC; Chester, PA; Jenks, OK; LaGrange, GA; Loudon, TN; Marinette, WI; Maumelle, AR; Mobile, AL; Neenah, WI; New Milford, CT; Ogden, UT; Owensboro, KY; Paris, TX; and Roswell, GA
Dates:  Spring/Summer 2027 (January to August) or Summer/Fall 2027 (May to December)
 

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

Locations: Corinth, MS; Neenah, WI
Dates:  Summer 2027 (May to August)

Qualifications 

• Strong 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 goal
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. 

Preferred

• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Power BI/Query, Tableau, CAD, SolidWorks

Starting Hourly Wage: $24.50 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.

Functional Overview:

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.

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 local policies.

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.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.