Job Title:  Packaging Engineer Internship

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #164434 - Etten-Leur, Noord Brabant, Netherlands

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

What is your role as a Packaging Engineer Intern?

We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Packaging Engineer Intern to join our dynamic team at Hill's. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work under the direct guidance of our food industry experts. You will gain practical experience in package development, co-lead line trials, and collaborate with various teams including marketing, R&D, Quality, Engineering to name a few. 

You will be assigned a specific project which will be "your project". You will have the chance to apply your technical knowledge and your soft skills while learning the importance and the beauty of the team work.

Key responsibilities

• Support in the development of new package components, including creating detailed specifications.
• Review, create and align pack test procedures and protocols
• Participate and co-lead packaging trials at our manufacturing facilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members and outside suppliers to ensure seamless project execution
• Present results to the packaging engineering team upon completion of the term

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a HBO Bachelor program in Food Packaging, Packaging, Material Science or a related field
• Good knowledge of the English language both written and spoken is mandatory, Dutch language is a plus
• Proactive and a strong communicator
• Team player with a collaborative mindset, able to work effectively in cross-functional and cross cultural teams
• Proficiency in Google platforms (gmail, docs, sheets, slides, calandar, drive) is a plus
• A passion for pet nutrition and the pet care industry is a plus

What’s in it for you?

• Hands-on experience in a leadin pet nutrition company
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in the packaging and pet nutrition fields and exposure to cross functional roles to help you understand the bigger picture
• Collaborative and innovative workplace culture
• Competitive internship compensation
• Expenses for travel will be covered with a work from home allowance

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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