Research & Development Summer Intern

Mondelēz International was recognized as one of the Top 100 Intern Programs in the US in 2024 by WayUp and one of the Best Companies for New Graduates by Forbes. 

Research & Development  

In Research & Development, your skills can be the special ingredient that brings our brands to life. As part of a fantastic team of scientists, engineers, and nutritionists, you’ll work tirelessly on product design or development, process development, quality, nutrition, sensory and food safety aspects to ensure we deliver a consistent, delightful consumer experience. R&D is where you’ll turn great ideas into brilliant brands. 
 
An internship within the R&D organization is a 10-to-12-week assignment providing real-world experiences in areas such as Research, Product Development, Process Development, Quality and Consumer Science 
 

• Research - Internships consist of working on projects related to the development of technology to enhance existing products or enable future innovation. 

• Product Development - Internships generally focus on product design to create new or improve existing products or work in other strategic focus areas for the company such as business continuity, sustainability, and Mindful Snacking (well-being). 

• Process Development - Internships generally focus on the development of methods for converting raw materials into finished products, as well as continuous improvement of  

• existing processes. 

• Consumer Science- Internships consist of working on projects related to consumer-inspired design leveraging sensory and consumer insight tools and applications. 

• Quality – Internships consist of projects that focus on driving the consistency and integrity of our products by ensuring all quality and safety standards are met. 

• And other teams within R&D 

We are looking for qualified individuals with a desire to work in the food industry and are interested in growing their problem solving and analytical skills in a real-life research and development environment.  Leadership, innovative thoughts, and a strong desire to learn are critical to succeed. 

Mondelēz International R&D Interns quickly learn through on-the-job experiences and are afforded the opportunity to work on substantial and meaningful projects that contribute to the business.  Interns are provided with a network of mentors, peer and experts to aid in the development of their food technology and professional skills. Each intern is assigned a supervisor who designates projects and provides guidance. Team building and networking events are held throughout the summer with the intern class. Interns will be assessed, during their internship on overall performance, including functional skills, project management and personal leadership skills. 

Requirements and Preferred Qualifications 

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in: Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Food Science, Nutrition or other related degrees. 

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with a preferred expected graduation date between December 2025 and May 2026. 

• Statistical Analysis (MiniTab, JMP, SAS, or similar statistical software/language)  

• Analytical and computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 

• Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Mondelēz International (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status. 

Bonus to have experience with:  

• Digital Tools:  

• Python, R, PowerBI, Tableau, PowerApps, Quickbase, ANSYS, GPROMs, SQL, AutoCad, SolidWorks, or others. 

• Modelling & Simulation:  

• Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Discrete Element Methods, Discrete Event Simulations, Process Modelling, Molecular Dynamics or Reaction Kinetics Modelling, Artificial intelligence, Data Modelling, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, or others. 

 
The ideal candidate displays some of the following characteristics:  
 

• Strong leadership potential and student leadership experience. 

• Excellent communication skills and resilience. 

• Adaptable, with interpersonal savvy and engaged in diverse extracurricular activities. 

• Demonstrating a growth mindset, agility, integrity, and a vision for the future. 

• Strong cognitive abilities, willingness to learn, and data pattern recognition. 

• Driven, curious, and ready to make a positive impact. 

Perks  

• Subsidized, fully furnished housing for the Summer (For those who qualify)  

• Roundtrip travel covered at the beginning and end of the internship  

• Full-Time conversion opportunities upon graduation  

Compensation 

• The expected compensation weekly pay ranges for interns is $940 - $1,300.  

• Compensation rates for Summer Interns is pre-determined and non-negotiable.