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 role combines hands-on experience in a factory setting with research in a lab environment and collaborates with the R&D team and Manufacturing to identify and solve technical challenges. This is an onsite position requiring five days per week at Lindt’s Stratham, New Hampshire corporate office.

The role is part of Lindt’s twelve-week summer Lindternship program for undergraduate and graduate students. Interns gain practical experience, contribute to business-impacting projects, receive a mentor, attend professional career development workshops and sessions, and participate in networking events.

Requirements

• Be a current college junior or senior.
• 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

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

Benefits

• Summer hours, with Fridays ending at 3 p.m.
• Fully equipped onsite fitness center and locker rooms.
• Full-service cafeteria.
• Free chocolate.
• A mentor and professional career development workshops and sessions through the internship program.
• Networking events.

What This Job Offers

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