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Dow · 2 weeks ago

2025-2026 Campus Internship - Research & Development (BS/MS)

Auburn, MI

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Dow is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, passionate about delivering integrity, respect, and safety to its customers and employees. The internship role involves supporting projects in Research and Development, collaborating with research scientists to solve chemical and material-related problems through applied research.

AgricultureChemicalInnovation ManagementManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supporting one or two projects in R&D

Partner with research scientists to drive these projects to completion

Work with collaborative project teams to solve chemical- and material-related problems through both fundamental and applied research

Qualification

ChemistryChemical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMaterials ScienceInnovationTechnology IntegrationSafety MindsetBusinessCustomer Value OrientationProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborationTeamwork

Required

Must be 18 years of age or older

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Computer Science, Data Science, or other related disciplines

Reliable attendance is an expectation of every Dow employee; therefore, reliable transportation is required

A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process

Problem-Solving Skills: The role requires scientists and engineers to solve diverse problems to implement technical solutions, which necessitates strong adaptability, learning agility, and analytical and problem-solving abilities

Technical Skills: Developing broad and deep technical skills as an industrial researcher is a key aspect of the role. This includes expertise in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or other related disciplines

Innovation and Technology Integration: Incorporating innovative technologies into practice is a significant part of the job, highlighting the need for skills in innovation and technology integration

Collaboration and Teamwork: The role involves collaborating across Dow teams, which requires excellent teamwork and collaboration skills

Safety Mindset: This role requires a strong safety mindset, which is a pillar of the culture at Dow

Business and Customer Value Orientation: Driving initiatives that provide business and customer value is crucial, indicating the importance of understanding business needs and customer focus