R&D Technology Solutions Intern

JDE Peet's; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 5,300 - 6,400; Full time

Job summary

JDE Peet's in Utrecht offers a Technology Solutions Intern role starting March 2027. You will conduct a research project on ingredients, coffee, and process technologies while supporting pilot plant trials and data analysis.

The internship runs five months with a 4-days-in-office and 1-day-remote schedule, providing exposure to R&D professionals in a global environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor or master's program for the entire internship.
• Preferable fields: Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• Strong MS Office skills and fluent English written and spoken.
• Willingness to commit to at least 5 months and 5 days per week (4 in-office, 1 remote).

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and optimize existing Coffee & Ingredient processing methods in lab or pilot plant.
• Support technology implementation in the pilot line.
• Analyze data to identify trends and propose innovative solutions.
• Develop SOPs and best practices for process technology improvement.

Skills

MS Office

English fluency

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master in Food Science/Technology/Chemical Engineering/Chemistry

Job description

Join us as a Technology Solutions Intern at our international headquarters in Utrecht, starting in March 2027. This is a full-time internship in the Netherlands.

At the heart of our mission is a commitment to sustainability and nutritional excellence. In this internship, you will perform your own research project related to new ingredients, coffee and process technologies and assist in general activities of the team (organizing tastings, supporting pilot plant trials and data analysis). By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to pioneer solutions that align with these core objectives. Your innovative contributions will help us create a more sustainable and healthy future.

Your key activities will be:

• Experimentation & Optimization: Optimize existing Coffee & Ingredient processing methods by leading and conducting lab or pilot plant experiments.
• Technology Implementation: Support the implementation of new technologies and equipment in the pilot line.
• Data Analysis: Analyse data to identify trends and propose innovative solutions
• Knowledge Capture: Contribute knowledge sharing by the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Best Practices for process technology improvement

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

Are you bursting with fresh ideas and a hunger for learning? We want 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 Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• 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.

Company Description

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.