Product Development Internship - Paid, Mentorship & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Potential full-time opportunity

Leadership exposure

Mentorship/Buddy program

Subsidized housing for qualified

Job summary

Nestlé USA invites you to apply for the 2027 Product Development (TAG) Internship in Arlington, VA. The program offers a paid summer experience within the Technical Applications Group, tackling real development work from design to manufacturing with opportunities to lead projects.

Eligible students must be enrolled in a BS or MS program in Food Science, Food Engineering, Bakery Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field, with graduation anticipated Spring 2028 or later.

Qualifications

• Analytical data tracking and results analysis required.
• Strong problem solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent presentation creation and delivery skills.
• Collaborative and able to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated learning capability and adaptability to new tasks.
• Ability to deliver results on challenging assignments in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a new product or reformulate existing products to meet guardrails and delight consumers.
• Reformulate to increase productivity, deliver cost savings, ensure supply, or address consumer complaints.
• Execute maintenance and capital projects including scoping, bidding, and coordinating contractors.
• Support department initiatives to improve efficiency and information flow across systems.
• Coordinate project start-ups and work with internal teams and vendors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Learning agility

Result delivery

Fast-paced work

Organizational skills

Communication (oral & written)

Education

BS/MS in Food Science/Engineering/Chemistry

Tools

Job description

Nestlé USA invites you to apply for the 2027 Product Development (TAG) Internship in Arlington, VA. The program offers a paid summer experience within the Technical Applications Group, tackling real development work from design to manufacturing with opportunities to lead projects.

Eligible students must be enrolled in a BS or MS program in Food Science, Food Engineering, Bakery Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field, with graduation anticipated Spring 2028 or later.