About the role#
This co-op internship offers students the chance to work within the Pet Nutrition packaging team. You will support R&D initiatives and contribute to real-world projects that impact our consumer brands. This is a full-time, paid position based on-site in Franklin, Tennessee, during the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Lead and execute packaging innovation projects under the guidance of packaging associates.
- Perform packaging sustainability assignments to help meet company goals.
- Develop detailed packaging specifications.
- Initiate, coordinate, and execute line trials at co-manufacturers to confirm quality and performance metrics.
- Coordinate the creation of high-quality prototypes to gauge consumer desirability and support team collaboration.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a student, preferably in Data Science or Chemical Engineering.
- A passion for engineering and the consumer products industry.
- An agile, curious, and collaborative mindset.
- Ability to provide your own personal transportation to and from the work site.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Franklin, Tennessee.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time, paid internship.
About Mars
Mars is a food and beverage manufacturing company based in McLean, Virginia. The organization operates across several specialties including Mars Petcare, Mars Food, Mars Edge, and Mars Wrigley. It employs over 56,000 people globally. The company functions as a privately held entity.
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