R&D Product Insights Internship - Summer 2027

Johnsonville; Sheboygan Falls (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite fitness center

Onsite medical clinic

Job summary

Johnsonville is seeking a Summer 2027 intern on the Product Insights team within Research and Development. You will support sensory testing, evaluate product characteristics, and participate in cross-functional project teams across Marketing, Consumer Insights, and Food Safety.

The role emphasizes hands-on sensory work, collaboration with R&D scientists on ready-to-eat and new technology products, and presenting learnings at the internship's end. Strong academics and enthusiasm are required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary, Meat Science or Food Science from an accredited university; junior or senior preferred
• 3.5 GPA strongly preferred
• Basic understanding of Sensory Science

Responsibilities

• Assist in testing of new product platforms, line extensions and performance improvements
• Evaluate sensory characteristics of Johnsonville's product portfolio
• Participate in cross-functional project team activities
• Collaborate with R&D scientists on fresh, ready-to-eat and new technology products
• Plan and carry out sensory product testing based on project timelines
• Leverage competencies to plan culinary solutions for customers
• Help ensure product performance via sensory analysis
• Interpret test results and present to project team
• Assist with ongoing sensory tests and product cuttings
• Plan and execute Johnsonville product showcase for Summer 2027 Intern Group
• Maintain accurate work records and share results with team
• Present learnings to team at end of internship

Skills

Desire to learn

Drive for excellence

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Culinary, Meat Science or Food Science

Job description

Johnsonville Location

Tech Center

Johnsonville will place you, as an intern or co-op student, into a fun and challenging position where you can make real contributions to real projects, applying your knowledge and creativity. In addition to hands-on experience in your field, you’ll have the chance to work with Members from a variety of functional areas, in a team-based work environment and a culture that celebrates growth and learning. We value the enthusiasm, fresh ideas and desire to learn and grow that you’ll bring to the organization. You’ll have a one-of-a-kind experience at Johnsonville and be able to say you helped make a real difference at a great, global company.

Position Overview

As a member of the Product Insights team, you will support Research and Development (Product, Process and Packaging Development) under the direction of our Sensory and Applications teams. You will work within Johnsonville's Research and Development group and interact cross-functionally across Johnsonville with Marketing- Food Service and Retail, Consumer Insights, and Food Safety and Quality.

In This Role, You Will

• Assist in testing of new product platforms, line extensions and performance improvements.
• Evaluate the sensory characteristics of Johnsonville's portfolio of products.
• Participate in the cross-functional activities of project teams.
• Collaborate with Research and Development scientists responsible for working on fresh, ready-to-eat and new technology products.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out sensory product testing activities based on project timelines utilizing internal and external resources.
• Leverage competencies to plan and execute on-trend culinary solutions for customers.
• Help ensure superior product performance by leveraging your skill sets in food science.
• Interpret test results and present to project team.
• Assist with on-going sensory tests and product cuttings as needed.
• Plan and carry out Johnsonville product showcase for Summer 2027 Intern Group.
• Maintain accurate and complete work records such as a notebook and status reports.
• Share your ideas, questions, problems, and results with other team members.
• Present your summer learnings with team at the end of internship.

Education

• Candidate must currently be working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Culinary, Meat Science or Food Science from an accredited university; junior or senior status preferred
• 3.5 minimum GPA strongly preferred
• Have a general understanding of Sensory Science (preferably basic coursework completed)

Experience

• Have a working knowledge of statistics
• Prior work experience preferred

Skills

• Desire to learn, grow and contribute in a team-based environment
• Possess a drive for excellence
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must maintain confidentiality of proprietary information

Other Requirements

• Start Date: May 24, 2027
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Be willing to travel to other facilities
• Ability to work off shifts as needed- may require coming in before 8:00am or after 5:00pm depending on customer need

Benefits And Compensation

Johnsonville offers access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic! Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

About Our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.