Product Development Intern: Food R&D, Paid, Arlington

Nestle SA; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support (furnished)

Mentorship/Buddy Program

Exposure to senior leadership

Job summary

Nestlé USA invites students to join their Technical Applications Group in Arlington, VA for a paid summer internship focused on product development from design to manufacturing. You will gain hands-on experience leading projects, supporting reformulations, quality improvements, and cost optimization while interacting with factory staff and internal teams.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a BS/MS in Food Science or related field, with strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a BS or MS degree program in Food Science, Food Engineering, Bakery Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Completion of degree by Spring 2028 or near shortly after is preferred for undergraduates; GPA of 3.0+ preferred
• Sponsorship for work visas not available for this program

Responsibilities

• Develop and reformulate products to meet guardrails and consumer goals
• Support cost optimization, productivity improvements and quality enhancements
• Coordinate with internal departments, factory staff, vendors and contractors
• Assist in development and industrialization activities for new products

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

BS/MS in Food Science/related field

GPA 3.0+ preferred

Job description

Nestlé USA invites students to join their Technical Applications Group in Arlington, VA for a paid summer internship focused on product development from design to manufacturing. You will gain hands-on experience leading projects, supporting reformulations, quality improvements, and cost optimization while interacting with factory staff and internal teams.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a BS/MS in Food Science or related field, with strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.