Job Description
Process Development Intern
Start date: January/February 2027
Duration: 6 months
Platform/Project: Next Generation Tomato
During your assignment, you will be part of the International Zone R&D team. You’ll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. As an integrated team member, we welcome you to take part in the team’s activities such as team meeting & category meeting which will give you a real feel for the company and the business. Get ready for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders. The delivery of the Next Generation Emulsions/Tomato project will be your primary responsibility.
Assignment and key activities:
Build a strong understanding of the current processing ways of working for emulsions/tomato-based products at Pilot Plant and factory scale (process steps, unit operations, constraints, and critical parameters).
Plan, coordinate, and execute pilot plant trials, collaborating cross-functionally with internal partners and external stakeholders as needed.
Define and execute an analytical and sensory evaluation plan to assess trial performance (methods, sampling plan, data quality, and interpretation).
Perform rheological testing and analysis (e.g., flow curves) to understand product behavior under flow conditions relevant to unit operations (e.g., pumping, mixing, heat treatment).
Apply statistical tools (e.g., regression and curve fitting) to interpret experimental data and develop fit-for-purpose models that help address processing challenges and support scale-up.
Prepare and deliver regular progress updates and presentations to the internship supervisor and the Process Team
Basic Requirements for all:
You should have strong communication skills and fluency in English, both written and verbal (Dutch is not a requirement but other languages are a plus) You are enrolled at a university for at least 50% study load for the duration of the internship. Non - EU Students: Need to be enrolled at a Dutch University for the whole duration of the internship.
NOTE: EU working rights are required (Either you have EU Citizenship, you are studying in the Netherlands or have relevant student work visa)
Specific Team Requirements:
Bachelor/Master level in chemical engineering, food processing technology or food related engineeringKnowledge/interest in:Food industry processing fundamentalsBasic fluid dynamics and transport phenomenaRheology principles, common rheological models for foods, and interpretation of rheological dataExperimental design, data interpretation, and modeling (e.g., regression/curve fitting)Ingredient interactions and structure–function relationships in formulated productsScale-up principles(Preferred/plus) familiarity with unit operations such as pasteurization, pumping, deaeration, and emulsificationYou are a team player who is proactive and have good communication skills. Curious and organized person.
Recruitment process:
1. CV selection based on hard requirements such as EU working rights
2. Online Pymetrics assessment
3. Online Screening Interview via Microsoft Teams
4. Hiring manager interview
Amazing internship opportunity that can kickstart your career!
Note: The recruitment process can take 4/6 weeks in total
What we offer you :
We take interns seriously. You can expect from us to give you 1-on-1 mentorship from one of our experienced colleagues. We will work together on your personal learning goals and are keen to hear all good ideas you have! We will give you the space and support to make mistakes and grow. Become a part of a close intern community as well as a young and ambitious work environment (including online). As a Kraft Heinz intern you’ll be the owner of your own projects and especially of your own career. At Kraft Heinz, we provide the playing field. You change the game. Are you up for the challenge ?
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