Product Development Internship- R&D 2025

 

Nestlé’s Research & Development Center is our regional powerhouse driving innovation in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical science. Backed by our global Nestlé R&D organization, we lead breakthrough discoveries that are both good for consumers and the planet. Our team of experts range from product developers to engineers, working across our portfolio of food, beverage, infant nutrition, and health science to create leading-edge products and services. As part of our organization, you will use your entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence to unlock the power of food and provide premium value.   

 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

 

 

2024 Diversity Leadership Symposium: 2025 Nestlé R&D Product Development Internship

Are you a current undergraduate student who is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion? Are you looking for a Product Development Internship beginning summer of 2025? If you’ve got an appetite for an exciting career, apply now for Nestlé’s 2024 virtual Diversity Leadership Symposium (DLS)! It’s a three-day, professional development and hiring event, taking place from August 13- 15, 2024, for college students of diverse backgrounds! If selected to participate in the symposium, you will learn about Nestlé’s winning culture, network with peers & current Nestlé employees, and interview for our 2025 Nestlé R&D Product Development Internship! 

 

What to expect from the 2024 Diversity Leadership Symposium: 

• Gain valuable exposure to life and careers at Nestlé and discover how a diverse and inclusive environment fuels career growth. 

• Network with business leaders and develop relationships with peers from universities across the nation while participating in engaging experiences. 

• Interview for our 2025 Nestlé USA Procurement Internship Program, with a chance to return to school with an offer in hand! 

 

 

 

What to expect for the 2025 Nestlé R&D Product Development Internship:

At Nestlé, we offer a paid summer internship in our Research and Development group. Our product development team leads all aspects of the entire development process, from design to manufacturing. Students are given real-life responsibilities through involvement in various activities, initiatives and the chance to lead their own projects. The projects will vary in complexity and provide good exposure to a wide range of activities performed by our product developers.

 

We give students the opportunity to assist in the development and industrialization of new or reformulated products, quality improvements and cost optimization. These individuals will provide technical assistance to various internal departments to support business goals and will interact with Nestlé factory staff, internal customers as well as external vendors. In addition, there may be opportunities for factory visits, factory or pilot plant testing, protocol development, cooking with our culinary team, and vendor presentations.

 

We are looking for individuals with the right mix of talent and enthusiasm with shown leadership skills, strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to work in a team setting.

 

Key Outputs:

Development of a new product, or reformulation of an existing product, that meets the specified guardrails with the goal of delighting the consumer.

Reformulation of a product(s) as needed to increase productivity/deliver cost savings, ensure supply or address consumer complaints. Execute maintenance and capital projects including (scoping, bidding, executing, handling contractors, etc.)

 

Department initiative aimed at improving efficiency and consistency in systems, storage, information flow, information accessibility, etc. Coordinate project start-ups and contractors

 

Locations

Assignments for internship program will be located in Solon, OH

 

Education

Must be enrolled in a BS or MS degree program in Food Science, Food Engineering, Bakery Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

 

Completion of degree by Spring 2027.