R&D Co-Op - Modeling & Simulation (June 2026)

The Clorox Company • Pleasanton, CA

1d • $22 - $38 • Hybrid

About The Position

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace Your role at Clorox: The Research & Development 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, mechanical designers and packaging professionals, 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. In this role, you will: As a Research & Development Co-op for The Clorox Company, you will gain hands-on experience solving real world challenges for some of the most trusted brands in consumer goods. You’ll work alongside a team of scientists and engineers located in Pleasanton, California to maintain a robust pipeline of innovative products for this fast-paced, exciting, and growing business. With a variety of assignments within the Clorox offices, labs, pilot plants and manufacturing facilities – you’ll step into a role where your ideas matter and your growth is prioritized. This is a full-time position, with the expectation that you will work 40 hours per week for a 6-month period.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 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
• 1-2 years’ experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) tools, such as SOLIDWORKS
• Undergraduate level training in transport phenomena, including fluid mechanics and mass transfer
• Highly capable of working autonomously to drive projects forward while also contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Passionate about breaking down complex problems and devising efficient solutions.
• Willing to learn from challenging situations and take a proactive approach.
• Skilled at explaining intricate concepts and influencing others with your ideas.
• Strong ability to manage tasks efficiently.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with finite element analysis and/or statistics will be valuable

Responsibilities

• 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, including developing & executing experimental methods.
• Drawing 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees