R&D Intern

Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc • Stratham, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lindt USA R&D Process Intern provides product technology assistance and supports improvement initiatives in production. The intern divides time between hands-on work in a factory setting and research in a lab environment, collaborating with R&D and Manufacturing colleagues to identify and solve technical challenges. This is an onsite role requiring five days per week at Lindt’s Stratham, New Hampshire corporate office.

The twelve-week summer Lindternship program offers undergraduate and graduate students hands-on experience and opportunities to gain practical skills while contributing to projects that directly affect the business. Interns are paired with a mentor and participate in professional development workshops and sessions, as well as networking events. The position is intended for a current junior or senior studying chemical engineering.

Requirements

• Be a current junior or senior studying chemical engineering.
• Be highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Have analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Be able to handle multiple projects and assignments effectively.
• Have strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with a variety of people.
• Be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Successfully pass a background screening; drug screening may also be required.

Responsibilities

• Understand the key processes of chocolate making at Lindt USA.
• Work on projects in factory and laboratory settings to support technical troubleshooting and product improvement.
• Support implementation of work instructions, processing parameters, and operating procedures to ensure consistent quality in future production.
• Work with Production and Quality Assurance to support process improvement projects.
• Maintain detailed and precise project history records, including developmental records, technical reports, and specifications.

Benefits

• Summer hours, with departure at 3 p.m. on Fridays.
• Fully equipped onsite fitness center and locker rooms.
• Full-service cafeteria.
• Free chocolate.
• Mentorship, professional development workshops and sessions, and networking events as part of the summer internship program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed