Packaging Development & Tech Intern - Sustainable Design

Kraft Heinz Company; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 6,700 - 8,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Personal learning goals alignment

Job summary

Kraft Heinz Company in Nijmegen offers a 6-month Packaging Development & Technology internship starting Aug/Sep 2026. You will join multiple teams to work on packaging design, materials development, and decarbonization efforts.

EU working rights required, and the program emphasizes mentorship and hands-on project ownership. The role targets 4th year Bachelor or Master students with packaging-focused coursework and knowledge of sustainability, polymers, and lab testing.

Qualifications

• 4th year Bachelor or Master student with classes on packaging design/technology/polymers/fiber/sustainability/LCA: Packaging Engineering/Technology Chemistry Engineering Packaging Sustainability Food Technology
• Knowledge in packaging materials, packaging process, packaging legislations, packaging end of life process, and packaging lab tests
• You are analytical, can take initiative and ownership, can work independently, have good time management and problem-solving skills, and show adaptability

Responsibilities

• Participate in new packaging design & materials development and support sustainable packaging projects (Rigid, Flexible, Fiber-based Packaging, Decarbonization)
• Stand up small packaging projects independently and manage tasks
• Estimate material costs and investments; benchmark; conduct Life Cycle Analysis and ensure regulatory compliance
• Engage with suppliers and participate in meetings to scout technologies and solutions

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical

Ownership

Time management

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

4th year Bachelor or Master student with packaging classes

Packaging Engineering/Technology

Sustainability/LCA knowledge

Job description

Kraft Heinz Company in Nijmegen offers a 6-month Packaging Development & Technology internship starting Aug/Sep 2026. You will join multiple teams to work on packaging design, materials development, and decarbonization efforts.

EU working rights required, and the program emphasizes mentorship and hands-on project ownership. The role targets 4th year Bachelor or Master students with packaging-focused coursework and knowledge of sustainability, polymers, and lab testing.