Packaging Development Intern

Are you looking to learn how to drive consumer-centric packaging innovations? Do you want to have the opportunity to influence the future design direction of Danone Specialized Nutrition? Do you want to create high quality packaging, in conjunction to functionality, cost optimization & sustainability?

Then join us for 6 months as Packaging Development Intern at Danone Nutricia R&I in Utrecht, the Netherlands starting in April 2024.

During the internship you will be focusing on packaging development for metal cans with an emphasis on new pack functionalities and packaging circularity. You will be leading your own initiative and supporting the rest of our vibrant international team on key priorities. You will work in close cooperation with R&I Pack teams, Procurement, UX, Marketing, Quality, Regulatory and/or Global Ops cross-functional teams. You will be in contact with external supplier(s) for your project.

Your main tasks will be:

• Map and explore technologies bringing additional functionalities to our packs
• Lead development project from design to technical readiness
• Support packaging and machine trials, transport tests to validate product life cycle
• Benchmark competition packs

You are currently studying Packaging, Industrial Design, Materials Science or Engineering. You are at ease working in an international and dynamic environment. Moreover, you are able to work independently and have good communication skills. You are a match if you are a team player, precise and proactive and can be pragmatic, flexible and enthusiastic.

Additionally, you must meet the following requirements:

• You are enrolled as a student for the whole duration of the internship (if you are a non-EU citizen then you must be enrolled at a Dutch university)
• You are fluent in English - written and verbal, other languages an asset
• You are available to start in April 2024 for 6 months - 4/5 days a week
• Hybrid working is possible, preferably you’ll be at the office in Utrecht minimally 2 times per week.
• You must move to the Netherlands and have/acquire a BSN number to be able to complete this internship

We are proud to be an equal employer. We are convinced our differences make the difference and that an inclusive working environment will drive our growth as a business, as teams and as individuals. We will therefore consider all applicants for employment* fostering an inclusive working culture that is accessible for all.

B Corps are businesses that meet the highest standards in terms of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability. In line with Danone’s 2030 goals, we aim for all of Danone Benelux to be certified by 2025.

We offer a gross monthly internship allowance* of 650 euros per month and a home working allowance/contribution towards travel if required. Please do keep in mind that we do not offer relocation and/or accommodation benefits for students coming from abroad.

What’s next?

Hit the “apply now” button. We screen candidates on a regular basis we recommend you apply as soon as possible. The recruitment process for internships is as follows: Stage One - submit your application with your CV and Cover Letter; Stage Two - we will get to know you better through answering some questions which you will submit through an oral or written format; Stage Three - we will invite you to an interview with your team. Please note that sometimes there are slight changes to this process.

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• all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status