About the role#
This internship offers a 10-week summer program in Franklin, Tennessee. You will work on real business problems and gain professional experience within our Petcare Research and Development team. The program includes access to training, a formal mentor, and opportunities to network with peers and leadership.
What you'll do#
- Participate in product development activities.
- Gain exposure to packaging development.
- Contribute to process development projects.
- Support quality and food safety initiatives.
- Assist with product and package translation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Science, or Animal Science.
- Status as a student interning the summer prior to your final graduation date.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
- Successful completion of drug and background screening.
Location & details#
- Location: Franklin, Tennessee.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time and paid.
- Note: Some facilities process nuts or allow pets on-site. You are responsible for your own transportation to the work site.
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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