Nestlé R&D Product Development Intern

Nestlé • Solon, OH

77d • $28 - $30

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• GPA of 3.0 and above preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Paid summer internship
• Real-life responsibilities
• Exposure to a wide range of activities performed by product developers

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree