R&D Intern (Product)

Location: Johor Bahru, Johor, my

Company Description

For more than 265 years, JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE) is inspired by its belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea. We are fuelled by our purpose of unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea to create a better future. Today, our coffee & tea portfolio is available in more than 100 developed and emerging markets, through a portfolio of over 50 brands that collectively cover the entire category landscape led by leading household names such as L’OR, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, Old Town, Super, Pickwick and Moccona. 

JDE is part of JDE Peet’s, the world’s largest pure-play coffee and tea company, headquartered in The Netherlands.

What’s it like to work at JDE?

We are proud of our passionate, driven associates that challenge the status quo and pursue mastery in everything they do. Our goal is simple and ambitious – JDE: A coffee & tea for every cup.

At JDE, we're Made to Stand Out. Every day we are progressive in outlook, ambitious in nature, resourceful in action and decisive in approach, bringing coffee and tea moments to everyone around the world.

Job Description

About the role:

The position of Product Development Intern sits comfortably in the Product Development team and the APAC regional headquarters based in Johor Bahru. An incredible diverse team that helps each other learn, grow and develop. Just how we like it! And as a Product Development Intern you will be given full responsibility and accountability for a project from the beginning of your placement and you’ll have an opportunity to fully integrate and actually make a difference. You will work on your own research project related to recipe development in dairy and/or black coffee or improving brewing or product quality.  In addition, you will be heavily supporting the activities of the team (organizing tastings and  analyzing the results, lab scale experiments, recipe development, shelf-life analysis of some products, factory exposure by supporting trials).

During the placement, you will be exposed to the wider R&D community and potentially work with other functions (marketing, operations). Some local travel may be required.

Key responsibilities of the role:  

• Ownership of assigned project(s) within the R & D department
  • From the design and approach of the project up to the summary and recommendations based on findings.
  • To present findings back to relevant stakeholders
• Planning and executing tests of various scale (e.g. benchtop, scale up) as appropriate, supporting  Plant trial activities.
• Conduct sensory, physical and data analysis as part of support work
• Support and lead development projects with the support of line manager
• Collaborate and support with team members in day to day
• Support in coffee tastings

Qualifications

Are you bursting with fresh ideas and a hunger for learning? We want you!  

Here's what we're looking for: 

If you’re brimming with entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to succeed, you’ll fit right in at JDE. Working globally and locally, our Associates have been positively influencing the world of coffee for over 250 years. We love people who are not afraid to try, and who try until they get it right. We value strong convictions and encourage debate. And all this in an open, friendly environment where you can approach anyone and grow any way you like.

For this role as an intern, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• Good team player
• Naturally inquisitive and always willing to learn
• Self-driven and motivated
• Demonstrates strong analytical, communication and presentation abilities
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Fluent in English
• Food Science/ Science equivalent related field

Additional Information

Are you ready to Unleash Your Possibility within JDE Peet's?  

Here's how to apply: 

• Upload your resume (in English) using our LinkedIn or career site application form 

• After applying, we'll reach out within three weeks to let you know what's next. 

• During the application process, you'll be asked to do an online assessment and at least one interview at our Johor office. 

Would you like to join an internship at a Coffee & Tea company that values your future success and prioritizes your passion for positive change? 
 
Check out this internship starting January 2026 and Unleash Your Possibility at JDE Peet's!