R&D Packaging Intern

JDE Peet's; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 5,580 - 6,696; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly internship allowance of €525

Travel compensation

Paid holidays each internship term

Learning from experienced R&D professionals

Job summary

JDE Peet's is seeking an R&D Packaging Intern to join their international headquarters in Utrecht, starting September 2026. Interns will conduct packaging tests, analyze data, and support factory trials within a global R&D team, gaining hands-on experience. The role requires enrollment in a relevant academic program and strong communication skills. A monthly allowance of €525 is offered, along with travel compensation and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a qualifying academic program for the duration of the internship.
• Strong MS Office skills and fluent English proficiency required.
• Must exhibit strong communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct packaging tests and maintain the sustainability database.
• Support analysis of drop & transit tests.
• Coordinate external tests and attend product development meetings.

Skills

MS Office skills

Fluent proficiency in English

Experience with food research activities

Education

Bachelor or master’s program in Packaging, Sustainable Development, or Economics

Job description

Job Description

Join us as an R&D Packaging Intern at our international headquarters in Utrecht, starting in September 2026. 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.

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 September 2026 to February 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.

Eligibility criteria:

• 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.