Research & Development Co-Op in Modeling & Simulation Team

Pleasanton, CA - USA

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 4 Days Ago

job requisition id

18332

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Your role at Clorox:

As a Research & Development Co-Op at Clorox, you will work with a team of scientists and engineers located in Pleasanton, California to deliver and maintain a robust pipeline of innovative products for this fast-paced, exciting, and growing business. You will lead projects involving fluid mechanics, computer simulations, statistical tools and structural analysis. This is a full-time position, with the expectation that you will work 40 hours per week for a 6-month period.In this role, you will:

The Research & Development (R&D) organization is at the heart of our Clorox business, taking new generations of consumer products from concept to reality. With such diverse roles as engineers, scientists, and simulation experts, R&D is a community of technical leaders and managers actively involved in virtually every step in the lifecycle of our products, from initial concept to raw materials to final goods on store shelves. R&D is committed to leveraging the latest technology to bring consumers the high-quality, innovative products they expect and deserve.

Role Overview: As a Research & Development Co-Op at Clorox, you will work with a team of scientists and engineers located in Pleasanton, California to deliver and maintain a robust pipeline of innovative products for this fast-paced, exciting, and growing business. You will lead projects involving fluid mechanics, computer simulations, statistical tools and structural analysis. This is a full-time position, with the expectation that you will work 40 hours per week for a 6-month period.

Job Responsibilities May Include:

• Leveraging your analytical transport phenomena skills to increase physical understanding and enhance consumer delight.
• Building computational fluid dynamics simulations to drive product improvements.
• Validating models with experimental data, potentially giving guidance on experimental methods.
• Draw observations and conclusions from your models & simulations, leading to product, package, and/or process recommendations.
• Presenting your results effectively to stakeholders and decision-makers using visual aids.

What we look for:

Education

• Currently pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field (e.g. chemical and biochemical engineering) at a US university with a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Technical Skills

• 1-2 years’ experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD), using tools such a Star-CCM+
• Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) tools, such as SOLIDWORKS
• Experience with finite element analysis and/or statistics will be valuable
• Undergraduate level training in transport phenomena, including fluid mechanics and mass transfer

Other Skills

• Problem-Solving and Creativity: Passionate about breaking down complex problems and devising efficient solutions.
• Adaptability and Proactivity: Willing to learn from challenging situations and take a proactive approach.
• Effective Communication: Skilled at explaining intricate concepts and influencing others with your ideas.
• Collaboration: Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Organizational and Time Management Skills: Strong ability to manage tasks efficiently.

Workplace type:

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here.

Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
• Flexible work environment, depending on your role
• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.

To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.