Research and Development Intern- Mondelēz

About Mondelēz

As an organization, Mondelēz is committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining the company at an early career stage in its fast paced and ever-changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone – you may even surprise yourself! Mondelēz will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality.

Mondelēz internships offer a range of assignments over the school semesters and summer vacation. During your placement, the company will make you an integral part of our team and give you a real job – with real responsibilities – from day one. We hope to help you expand your horizons and encourage your personal and professional development. 

Mondelēz wants to make sure you get the most from your time with it. That’s why once you join, the company will work out ambitious but achievable goals for you. Then through the support of an industrial and/or academic mentor and regular reviews with your manager, Mondelēz will help you achieve them.

Role Summary

In Research & Development, your skills can be the special ingredient that brings Mondelēz brands to life. As part of a fantastic team of scientists, engineers, designers, modelers, and nutritionists, you’ll work tirelessly on product design or development, process development, quality, nutrition, sensory and food safety aspects to ensure Mondelēz delivers a consistent, delightful consumer experience. R&D is where you’ll turn great ideas into brilliant brands.

Responsibilities:

Mondelēz is looking for qualified individuals with a desire to work in the food industry and are interested in growing their problem solving, innovation, and analytical skills in a real-life research and development environment.  Leadership, innovative thoughts, and a strong desire to learn are critical to succeed.

• Research- internships consist of working on projects related to the development of technology to enhance existing products or investigate new food concepts
• Product Development- internships generally focus on formulation development to create new or improve existing products
• Process Development- Internships generally focus on the development of methods for converting raw materials into finished products, as well as continuous improvement of existing processes.
• Data & Digital- Internships generally focus on the development of methods for converting raw materials into finished products, as well as continuous improvement of existing processes.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a BS in Industrial Design, Consumer Science, Computer Science, Material Science, Music/Music Science, Food Science, Physiology, Philosophy, Psychiatry, Statistics, Economics, Game Design, VR/AR/MR/XR or other related degrees at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
• Problem-Solving
• Time Management
• Drive for Results
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Able to travel (if required)

During the placement you will be expected to plan and execute projects at various scales and depending on the scope may encompass hands-on practical work (e.g., benchtop and pilot plant, potentially within FutureLab, potentially within University of Illinois facilities, or potentially at Mondelez facilities at other locations).

More Information

Mondelēz International (MDLZ) FutureLab will be the home of far horizon innovation for MDLZ, and of MDLZ’s virtual environment, Simoja.

Internships will run during term time and the summer vacations. Multiple positions are available, and hours are flexible (10 hours/week to 37.5 hours/week). Interns will be paid a competitive hourly wage. The positions are based out of Champaign, Illinois.

Mondelēz reviews applications on a first come, first served basis, and reserves the right to close vacancies early.

To apply- Please send resumes to [email protected].