Process Development Intern

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; Nijmegen; On-site; EUR 6,700 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company in Nijmegen offers a Process Development Intern role starting January/February 2027 for 6 months. You will work on the Next Generation Tomato project within the International Zone R&D, gaining exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

You will plan and execute pilot plant trials, perform rheology assessments, and apply statistical data analysis to support scale-up. Strong English communication and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in chemical engineering or food-related engineering.
• Knowledge of rheology and food processing fundamentals.
• Experience with experimental design and data interpretation.
• Interest in scale-up of emulsions and tomato-based products.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Understand current processing methods for emulsions/tomato products at pilot plant and factory scale.
• Plan, coordinate and execute pilot plant trials with cross-functional partners.
• Define and execute analytical and sensory evaluation plan.
• Perform rheological testing to study flow under unit operations.
• Apply regression/curve fitting to interpret data and develop models.
• Prepare progress updates and presentations to internship supervisor and Process Team.

Skills

Fluid dynamics basics

Rheology concepts

Experimental design

Data interpretation

Regression/curve fitting

Scale-up principles

Unit operations familiarity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master in chemical engineering

Food processing engineering background

50% study load requirement

Job description

Job Description

Process Development Intern

Start date: January/February 2027

Duration: 6 months

Platform/Project: Next Generation Tomato

During your assignment, you will be part of the International Zone R&D team. You’ll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. As an integrated team member, we welcome you to take part in the team’s activities such as team meeting & category meeting which will give you a real feel for the company and the business. Get ready for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders. The delivery of the Next Generation Emulsions/Tomato project will be your primary responsibility.

Assignment And Key Activities

• Build a strong understanding of the current processing ways of working for emulsions/tomato-based products at Pilot Plant and factory scale (process steps, unit operations, constraints, and critical parameters).
• Plan, coordinate, and execute pilot plant trials, collaborating cross-functionally with internal partners and external stakeholders as needed.
• Define and execute an analytical and sensory evaluation plan to assess trial performance (methods, sampling plan, data quality, and interpretation).
• Perform rheological testing and analysis (e.g., flow curves) to understand product behavior under flow conditions relevant to unit operations (e.g., pumping, mixing, heat treatment).
• Apply statistical tools (e.g., regression and curve fitting) to interpret experimental data and develop fit-for-purpose models that help address processing challenges and support scale-up.
• Prepare and deliver regular progress updates and presentations to the internship supervisor and the Process Team

Basic Requirements For All

You should have strong communication skills and fluency in English, both written and verbal (Dutch is not a requirement but other languages are a plus) You are enrolled at a university for at least 50% study load for the duration of the internship. Non - EU Students: Need to be enrolled at a Dutch University for the whole duration of the internship.

NOTE: EU working rights are required (Either you have EU Citizenship, you are studying in the Netherlands or have relevant student work visa)

Specific Team Requirements

Bachelor/Master level in chemical engineering, food processing technology or food related engineeringKnowledge/interest in:Food industry processing fundamentalsBasic fluid dynamics and transport phenomenaRheology principles, common rheological models for foods, and interpretation of rheological dataExperimental design, data interpretation, and modeling (e.g., regression/curve fitting)Ingredient interactions and structure–function relationships in formulated productsScale-up principles(Preferred/plus) familiarity with unit operations such as pasteurization, pumping, deaeration, and emulsificationYou are a team player who is proactive and have good communication skills. Curious and organized person.

Recruitment Process

• CV selection based on hard requirements such as EU working rights
• Online Pymetrics assessment
• Online Screening Interview via Microsoft Teams
• Hiring manager interview

Amazing internship opportunity that can kickstart your career!

Note: The recruitment process can take 4/6 weeks in total

What We Offer You

We take interns seriously. You can expect from us to give you 1-on-1 mentorship from one of our experienced colleagues. We will work together on your personal learning goals and are keen to hear all good ideas you have! We will give you the space and support to make mistakes and grow. Become a part of a close intern community as well as a young and ambitious work environment (including online). As a Kraft Heinz intern you’ll be the owner of your own projects and especially of your own career. At Kraft Heinz, we provide the playing field. You change the game. Are you up for the challenge?

About Us

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands. We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Heinz, Kraft, Bull's-Eye, HP, Lea and Perrins, Quero, ABC, Master, Banquete, Plasmon, Orlando, Benedicta, Honig, Pudliszki, Wattie’s among others. To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!

Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy & Collaboration

We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation, every day. As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You’re expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you’ll be rewarded. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.

Location(s)

Nijmegen

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.