Pet Nutrition Packaging R&D Co-Op: Hands-on Innovation

Mars; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Pet-friendly offices

Housing & relocation benefits

Job summary

Mars, Franklin, Tennessee, invites a Global Pet Nutrition Packaging Co-Op to join our R&D team on exciting packaging innovations. You will collaborate across global and regional teams, coordinate testing, and help develop concepts from idea to prototype.

You will gain exposure to industry-leading packaging workstreams, mentors, and Mars University resources, with housing/relocation options depending on eligibility and location.

Qualifications

• Agile mindset and collaborative approach required.
• Curious, driven to learn and deliver results.
• Strong interest in engineering and consumer products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute global packaging innovation projects.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute packaging testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
• Create high-quality prototypes to gauge consumer desirability.
• Support development of innovative packaging concepts.
• Present outcomes to R&D leadership upon project conclusion.

Skills

Agile mindset

Curious

Collaborative

Drive for results

Education

Packaging Science

Materials Science

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mars, Franklin, Tennessee, invites a Global Pet Nutrition Packaging Co-Op to join our R&D team on exciting packaging innovations. You will collaborate across global and regional teams, coordinate testing, and help develop concepts from idea to prototype.

You will gain exposure to industry-leading packaging workstreams, mentors, and Mars University resources, with housing/relocation options depending on eligibility and location.