R&D Packaging Intern: Value Creation & Shelf-Life Studies

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; Nijmegen; Remote; EUR 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Nijmegen invites a Master’s student to join the Value Creation Packaging team on a 6-month internship starting January 2027. You will help develop and evaluate flexible packaging structures, perform shelf-life studies, and support DoE-driven experiments under guidance from senior managers.

This role offers exposure to cross-functional stakeholders and hands-on experimentation. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Master’s in Food Packaging, with strong communication in English and a

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master’s in Food Packaging or related field.
• Strong analytical and communication skills in English.
• Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary R&D setting.

Responsibilities

• Support developing DoE studies on packaging structures.
• Assist in pilot plant trials and analytical testing.
• Consolidate data into reports and knowledge base.
• Present findings to stakeholders and team.

Skills

Strong communication

Fluent English

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Master’s level in Food Packaging

Tools

Excel

Minitab

DOE software

Job description

Kraft Heinz in Nijmegen invites a Master’s student to join the Value Creation Packaging team on a 6-month internship starting January 2027. You will help develop and evaluate flexible packaging structures, perform shelf-life studies, and support DoE-driven experiments under guidance from senior managers.

This role offers exposure to cross-functional stakeholders and hands-on experimentation. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Master’s in Food Packaging, with strong communication in English and a