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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in product development and reformulation within the food science domain, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive quality improvements and cost optimization. Capable of managing multiple projects while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
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Product DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingPresentation SkillsProject Management
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Hard Skills
Food ScienceFood EngineeringBakery ScienceChemistryChemical EngineeringData TrackingResults AnalysisReformulationCost OptimizationQuality Improvement
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationOrganizational SkillsLearning CapabilitiesTeamwork
Industry Keywords
Factory TestingCulinary TeamVendor PresentationsMaintenance ProjectsCapital Projects
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesSpring
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assist in the development and industrialization of new or reformulated products
- Support quality improvements and cost optimization
- Provide technical assistance to internal departments to support business goals
- Interact with Nestlé factory staff, internal customers, and external vendors
- Participate in factory visits, factory or pilot plant testing, protocol development, cooking with the culinary team, and vendor presentations
- Develop a new product or reformulate an existing product to meet specified guardrails
- Reformulate products to increase productivity, deliver cost savings, ensure supply, or address consumer complaints
- Execute maintenance and capital projects, including scoping, bidding, execution, and contractor handling
- Lead department initiatives improving efficiency and consistency in systems, storage, information flow, and information accessibility
- Coordinate project start-ups and contractors
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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 2028 or near shortly after is preferred for undergraduates
- GPA of 3.0 and above preferred but not required
- Analytical skills for data tracking and results analysis
- Strong problem solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
- Presentation creation and delivery skills
- Collaborative and able to work in a team environment
- Demonstrate outstanding learning capabilities
- Ability to deliver results on challenging assignments
- Ability to work in a fast paced and high performing environment
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and assignments
- Strong communication skills: interpersonal, presentation, oral and written
- Willing to relocate to Arlington, VA
- Willing to travel to factory locations throughout the nation as needed
- Sponsorship for work visas are not available for this program
- Must be available to begin the internship on June 7, 2027
Benefits
Comp & perks- Paid summer internship
- Relocation support if needed
- Potential opportunity for full-time employment within the Technical Applications Group based on performance
- Exposure to senior leadership/project presentation
- Immersion into a dynamic and collaborative work culture with diverse colleagues
- Work with an influential industry leader in consumer-packaged goods
- Mentorship/Buddy Program
- Furnished subsidized housing for qualified individuals
- Performance-based incentives
- 401k with company match
- Healthcare coverage
- Broad range of other benefits