R&D Packaging Intern

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 5,580 - 6,696; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly internship allowance of €525

Travel compensation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK is looking for an R&D Packaging Intern to join our team in Utrecht starting September 2026. This internship involves conducting packaging tests, performing life cycle assessments, and supporting factory trials, all while collaborating with experienced professionals. You will gain hands-on experience in packaging sustainability while enhancing your communication skills. The position offers a €525 monthly allowance and paid holidays, along with travel compensation if needed.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a relevant academic program for the entire internship.
• A structured approach, driven personality, and excellent communication skills.
• Availability for 5 days a week, including in-office and remote work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct packaging tests and perform life cycle assessments.
• Support organization and analysis of drop & transit tests.
• Present at product development meetings.

Skills

MS Office skills

Fluent English

Hands-on 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, characterize structures, and maintain the packaging sustainability database; you will 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 will 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.

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.

Company Description

Would you like to join an internship at a Coffee & Tea company that values your future success and prioritizes your passion for positive change? Check out this internship starting September 2026 at JDE Peet's.

Who we are?

We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.

What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?

We believe amazing things happen over a cup of coffee. Together, we create those moments every day, turning ideas into impact and possibilities into reality. At JDE Peet’s, we work as one team guided by our values: we Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here, you’ll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a global environment.