2025 Research & Development Packaging Co-Op (June – December) – University

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

2025 Research & Development Packaging Co-Op (June – December)

This position reports to the R&D Team.

Who we are

At Kenvue , we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, were the house of iconic brands – including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnsons and BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of ~ 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future-and yours. For more information, click here .

Location: Summit, NJ Kenvues corporate headquarters is currently located in Skillman NJ, but is scheduled to move to Summit, NJ in or around early 2025 .

Travel %: Up to 10%

Pay: The anticipated hourly pay for this position is between $22.75 and $45.00, and will be based on candidates program year, discipline, degree and/or experience.

What You Will Do

The Research & Development Packaging Co-Op is a six-month experience designed to help college students develop leadership, technical, and communication skills through practical business experience and ongoing training, development, coaching and mentorship. This role will enable the student to have real-life work application of concepts and theories learned in the classroom. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) assignment.

We plan to hire multiple Co-Op students across several functional roles within Research & Development, however this specific job requisition is for the Packaging Engineering function. Each Co-Op will be assigned to a single function with a specific project for the 6-month Co-Op term, assignment area will be matched to business needs. See more below:

Packaging Engineering: Manage new package development projects, optimize existing packages and/or work on cross-functional project teams.

Key Responsibilities
Manage new package development projects, optimize existing packages and/or work on a cross-functional project team under the supervision of a Package Development Engineer.
Interact with Design, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Project Management and Suppliers as necessary to complete project objectives.
Travel to packaging suppliers as necessary.
Perform laboratory tests and evaluations of primary and secondary packaging related to their specific projects.
Develop Package Component drawings and specifications and provide technical support to project teams.
Support and execute Package Line Trials (PLTs) by writing protocols, ordering components, and coordinating with the packaging line technicians.
Evaluate and characterize packaging materials and components.
Analyze package test data: Derive correlation between package performance and product stability.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications
Actively enrolled in an accredited university through the duration of co-op assignment pursuing a Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree
Ability to commit to 6-month duration – 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday) for the length of the assignment.
Role is anticipated to be Jun 25 – Dec 25 (40 hours per week Monday-Friday)
Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
Proficient in Windows software applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Ability to provide their own transportation between home and work office location

Desired Qualifications
Degree focused in: Engineering (Packaging, Chemical, Biomedical, Mechanical, Materials Science, etc.)
Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
Passionate or interested in the consumer industry
Displays willingness to learn, strong problem-solving skills and capable of working in a fast-paced environment

Whats In It for You
Learning & Development Opportunities
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Career Mentors
Mid-point and final presentations to share your technical recommendations that the business may implement in market
For those whose permanent address is greater than 50 miles from the work site, the Company, at its discretion, may provide a one-time taxable stipend.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity