JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Estée Lauder Companies is the global leader in prestige beauty: a well-diversified, brand-building powerhouse of unrivaled creativity and innovation. We are a family company, with family values that recognize our people as our most important asset. Every day we live our mission of “Bringing the Best to Everyone We Touch and Being the Best in Everything We Do.” The Estée Lauder Companies is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skincare, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. Headquartered in New York City and publicly traded under the ticker symbol EL, the Company’s products are sold in over 150 countries and territories.

OUR PRODUCTS:

We are brand builders and innovators. Our diverse and distinguished portfolio of more than 25 brands includes some of the most recognized prestige beauty brands in the world

As a reflection of our corporate philosophy and learning methodology, The Estée Lauder Companies’ HR internship program promotes continuous leadership development, hands-on practical experience, group networking opportunities, and strategic thinking initiatives to optimize participants' learning and career growth.

The R&D and Packaging STEM Summer Intern Program consists of three pillars that make up the R&D function at The Estée Lauder Companies:

• Research & Development
  • Translates innovative ideas into breakthrough products & sustains them in market. Develops products that deliver the desired consumer performance & experience i.e fragrance, texture etc.
  • Translates marketing or technical concepts into testing strategies and identifies insights to drive claim differentiation requirements.
• Packaging
  • Responsible for ensuring quality & regulatory compliance of the package design, qualification & execution in an agile & robust manner
• Engineering
  • Responsible for transferring a packaging concept through to a finished package design.
  • Defines the component part materials, design, construction, supply & assembly to ensure robust, reliable manufacture with the desired quality, experience & performance characteristics.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW:

The R&D and Packaging Stem Summer Internship Program lasts 12 weeks and is based in Melville, New York or Blaine, Minnesota.

As a R&D Summer Intern, you will have the opportunity to collaborate on projects that will support the team in reaching established goals and objectives directly relating to the success of the business.

Selected candidates can expect:

• Ownership of high priority projects instrumental to the R&D function and business, working in collaboration with multiple teams and functions within the organization.
• State of the art research, equipment and skills training
• Networking opportunities through various planned events and activities to provide exposure to other facets of the company including senior management.
• Opportunities to share their learnings, ideas & insights directly with today’s leaders of the organization
• Mentoring by seasoned R&D leaders
• Partnerships with other departments within the company to gain a greater understanding of R&D’s role in the business
• Present to senior management at the end of the program
• Be eligible for a full-time or 2026 Summer Internship offer after your end-of-summer review

Qualifications

To be eligible for this summer internship opportunity you must be a current student with a May/June 2026 or later graduation date.

• Applicants must be majoring in Medical Illustration/ Medical Illustrator, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Polymer Science, Engineering and Management or Materials Science.
• Experience with Microsoft office
• Leadership and project management skills demonstrated through participation in extra-curricular activities or previous work experience
• Results oriented; ability to analyze and problem solve
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

IMPORTANT: To be eligible for this summer internship opportunity you must be a current student with a May/June 2026 or later graduation date.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $20.00 per hour- $33.00 per hour. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location.

Job: Research & Development
Primary Location: US-NY-Melville
Job Type: Internship
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1st (Day) Shift
Job Number: 2411911

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is the global leader in prestige beauty. ELC is the only company focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 25+ brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories. Infused throughout the organization is a passion for creativity and innovation — a desire to push the boundaries and invent the unexpected — as we continue the bold work of the company’s founder Estée Lauder.