Process Development Intern (f/m/d)

Intern / Student, Full-time · München

Do you want to make a delicious difference?

As a Process Development Intern, you will play a key role in ensuring that our next large-scale production expansion is both efficient and successful. Acting as the link between Production, CAPEX, and R&D, your main responsibility will be to test and implement optimizations and new developments at lab and pilot scale.

A Taste of What to Expect

Develop and optimize a downscaling model for our new production process
Document and analyze process data to guide development and improvement
Organize and prepare pilot trials, including coordination with internal teams
Participate to on-site pilot trials at external manufacturing facilities
Design and test prototypes, including development of new machine components
Collaborate with R&D, CAPEX, ScaleUp, and production teams

The Perfect Recipe of Skills & Experience

You are currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Technology, Biotechnology, or a related field
You’re confident working with data and enjoy drawing insights from it
You have hands-on lab experience and are comfortable conducting experiments independently
You’re curious about the chemical background of aroma compositions
Experience with 3D construction software (e.g. AutoCAD) is a plus
Knowledge of thermoprocess or mechanical engineering is beneficial

NB: This internship opportunity must be linked to a mandatory internship through a university and should last 6 months.

A Sweet Package

Healthy, Delicious Meals: Fresh, subsidised daily lunches, along with unlimited snacks and drinks to keep you energised
Generous Vacation Time: 2.5 days of paid holiday per month to recharge and pursue your personal passions
Work-Life Flexibility: Flexible working hours, and a flat-hierarchy environment where collaboration and open communication thrive
Team-Building Events: Strengthen connections and foster a positive team dynamic
Sensory Experiences: Evaluate and contribute to the flavour, colour, and aroma of both current and future recipes
Chocolate, Every. Single. Day: Because who wouldn't want to indulge in delicious chocolate every single day?

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About us

We produce all-natural cocoa-free innovations without compromising on taste, quality, and sustainability to preserve the Earth for our children.

We are on a constant journey of discovery and driving meaningful impact. Through collaboration and shared success, we empower our team to take bold action and make a difference. Every role is designed with purpose, where together ideas flourish, opportunities expand and boundaries are pushed. Joining our team is a step toward to protecting the planet we love.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, starting from evaluating all applications fairly. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

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We are excited that you are interested in Planet A Foods! Please fill in the following short form. Should you have any difficulties in uploading your files, please contact us by mail at: people@forplaneta.com