About the role#
This co-op internship provides hands-on experience within the Pet Nutrition packaging R&D team. You will work on real-world projects that impact our product portfolio while receiving mentorship and training. This is a paid, full-time position based on-site in Franklin, Tennessee, for the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Lead and execute packaging innovation projects under the guidance of experienced associates.
- Perform sustainability assignments to support company goals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, project management, finance, and marketing.
- Develop detailed packaging specifications.
- Initiate, coordinate, and execute line trials at co-manufacturers to confirm quality and performance.
- Coordinate the creation of high-quality prototypes to support team collaboration and consumer testing.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program, such as Chemical Engineering, Data Science, or related fields.
- A passion for engineering and the consumer products industry.
- An agile, curious, and collaborative mindset with a drive for results.
- Ability to build relationships and a strong desire to learn.
- You must be interning the summer prior to your final graduation date.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Franklin, Tennessee.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Requirements: You are responsible for your own transportation to and from the work site. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screening.
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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