R&D Packaging Intern

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 5,800 - 6,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly allowance €525

Travel compensation

Paid holidays

Learn from R&D professionals

Job summary

JDE Peet’s invites applications for a R&D Packaging Intern at our Utrecht headquarters. The role includes conducting packaging tests, data analysis, and maintaining the sustainability database, with results shared across product development teams to support factory trials.

You will gain exposure to packaging tests, data analysis, and project management while engaging with a global R&D team. The internship runs March 2027 to August 2027 with a hybrid in-office/remote setup.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in bachelor or master program for the duration of the internship.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to a 5-month term (March 2027 – August 2027).

Responsibilities

• Support packaging tests and life cycle assessments.
• Characterize structures and maintain the packaging sustainability database.
• Share results with supervisors and teams for cross-functional insights.
• Assist with factory trials and coordinate external tests.

Skills

MS Office

English fluency

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Enrolled in bachelor or master program

Job description

Join us as R&D Packaging Intern at our international headquarters in Utrecht, starting in March 2027. In this internship, you will conduct packaging tests, perform life cycle assessments, and characterize structures, while also maintaining the packaging sustainability database; you'll share results with supervisors and teams to enhance communication and support factory trials to gain insight into multidisciplinary projects.

Job Description

Your key activities will be:

• Support the organization and analysis of drop & transit tests
• collect data and draw conclusions
• Attend and present at product development meetings
• Support factory trials and coordinate external tests

Supported by a commendable 4.5 Glassdoor rating and 94% intern recommendation score, we pledge to provide you with a unique learning journey as part of our Global R&D team, where you'll gain valuable insights into packaging tests, data analysis, project management and performing product presentations.

What's in it for you?

• A monthly internship allowance of €525 (full-time)
• Travel compensation if you don't have a free public transport card
• Paid holidays for each internship term
• The chance to learn from the best R&D professionals out there!

Qualifications

Working at JDE Peet’s is hands-on, giving you the chance to leave your mark while working together as one team. We’re a fast-paced company on a mission, focused on what matters most. Our environment demands energy, agility, and bold thinking. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow in a global team, JDE Peet’s is the place for you.

Here's what we're looking for:

• Academic Program: You are enrolled in a bachelor or master's program for the entirety of the internship, preferably in Packaging, Sustainable Development, or Economics with a focus on Sustainability
• Skillset: You possess strong MS Office skills and fluent proficiency in speaking and written English – Having some similar hands-on experience with food research activities is always a benefit.
• Personal traits: You have a structured approach, a driven and energetic personality, excellent communication and people skills, and the ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Commitment: You are ready to dedicate at least 5 months to this internship, preferably from March 2027 to Augustus 2027.
• Availability: You can join the internship for 5 days per week, including four days in-office and one day remotely, ensuring an ideal balance between collaboration and independence.

As we hope to have piqued your interest, please ensure you also meet the eligibility criteria and academic requirements:

• Your internship should be included in your study curriculum and directly contribute to your academic results.
• Your educational institution is willing to sign a collaboration agreement with JDE Peet's and when joining our Research departments, also sign an NDA agreement for internships.
• You are either an EU(EEA) student residing in the Netherlands during the internship or a Non-EU(EEA) student enrolled and living in the Netherlands during the internship.

Additional Information

At JDE Peet’s, you’ll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a global environment.