R&D Intern

Tarkett has a great opportunity for a Summer R&D Intern in our Middlefield, Ohio Manufacturing Plant.

Tarkett is seeking a Summer R&D Intern position which will focus on Manufacturing and Process related projects and will prepare students for future R&D roles within manufacturing. This role will be located in Middlefield, Ohio.

Why WE need YOU:

• You want a career not a job.
• You want to learn and grow.
• You are looking for long term stability.
• You see the future as we do - Bright!

Our Workplace Values:

• We invest in our communities and offer employees opportunities to give back
• Safety is #1 - we provide all PPEs - ears, eyes, nose, and otherwise
• We value your time and provide flexible work arrangements

Responsible Manufacturing - Protecting Our Planet

• 27% renewable energy at facilities
• 98% closed loop recycled water process
• 27% reduction in greenhouse emissions (versus 2010)
• -54% water consumption verses 2010 (intensity 1/m2)
• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation

Your skills we value:

• Desire to complete a summer intern experience and prepare for future growth in the R&D field.
• Self-driven and possess the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
• Able to work in a production environment with variable work environments and conditions.
• Conform to safe work practices within the facility.
• Ability to lift or move product or material weighing up to 20 lbs.

Experience & Education Desired:

• Experience: Pursuing a bachelor's degree in related R&D field of study.
• A desire to understand how things work and is a relentless problem solver.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions, with net sales of €2.8 billion in 2021. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turn and athletic tracks, the Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe. Tarkett has 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites, and sells 1.3 million square meters of flooring every day, for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores, and sports fields.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach.


Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT).

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1
• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!
• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing - Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.
• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.
• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3 billion in 2025. The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build "The Way to Better Floors," the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach.

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.