Product Development Internship

Nestle

. Assist in the development and industrialization of new or reformulated products .

Posted 11/4/2026internshipSolon • Ohio • United StatesEntry Level💰 $28 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product development and reformulation within the food industry, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support quality improvements and cost optimization. Capable of managing multiple projects while collaborating effectively with internal teams and external vendors.

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Product DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingPresentation SkillsCollaboration

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Hard Skills

Food ScienceFood EngineeringBakery ScienceChemistryChemical EngineeringData TrackingResults AnalysisProject ManagementContinuous ImprovementReformulation

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeamworkLearning CapabilitiesAbility to Deliver Results

Industry Keywords

Quality ImprovementsCost OptimizationFactory TestingVendor PresentationsCulinary Team InteractionMaintenance ProjectsCapital ProjectsEfficiency ImprovementInformation FlowConsumer Complaints

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Spring

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 various 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 new products or reformulate existing products to meet specified guardrails and delight consumers
Reformulate products to increase productivity, deliver cost savings, ensure supply, or address consumer complaints
Execute maintenance and capital projects, including scoping, bidding, executing, and handling contractors
Improve 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 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 Solon, OH
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