R&D Process Development Engineering Co-Op

R&D Process Development Engineering Co-Op

Job Category : Internships

Requisition Number : RDPRO
007036

• Full-Time
• On-site

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Job Summary:

The Grande R&D Process Development Engineering team is excited to offer a summer 2027co-op opportunity for a motivated and forward-thinking college student!

Thisco-op provides hands-on, project-based experience in key areas such as process development for the launch of new products.

Co-opswill gain valuable exposure to our full cheese making operations, and our pilot scale processes while sharpening essential professional skills including collaboration, customer focus, independent and team-based work, attention to detail, time management, and workplace professionalism. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute meaningfully while growing personally and professionally in a dynamic research and development environment.

What you will be doing:

• Partner with R&D scientists to support the development of new food products, processes, and manufacturing technologies.
• Assist with designing, conducting, and documenting laboratory, pilot plant, and production trials.
• Collect, analyze, and present data using charts, graphs, and statistical methods to help evaluate product and process performance.
• Help define and optimize processing parameters to ensure product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support packaging and process improvement initiatives by testing changes and verifying they meet quality standards.
• Participate in the startup and validation of new products and processes, including extended production runs.
• Prepare reports, trial protocols, and technical documentation to communicate results and recommendations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety, quality, and food safety whileparticipatingin professional development and training opportunities.

Thisco-opoffers the opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in a collaborative manufacturing and product development environment.

You'llwork alongside experienced scientists and engineers, contribute to projects thatimpactreal products, and develop valuable technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills along the way. Ifyou'relooking for an opportunity to apply whatyou'velearned in the classroom, explore the world of food manufacturing, and builda strong foundation for your engineering career, thisco-opisa great placeto start.

Unique Benefits of ourCo-op Program:

• You will get the farm to fork experience during this program. You will experience a farm tour, facility tours, and experience the end user products.
• Networking events where you will meet executives and community leaders.
• Internand co-opgroup outings and events.
• Volunteer opportunities within the community.
• Personal development events and training.

While youdont have to love pizza to work here…it sure does help!

What you need to be considered for the role:

• Studentin Junior or Senior status currently pursuing aBachelor's Degree in Food Engineeringor related fields such as Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Agricultural Engineering.
• Excellent analytical and math skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Mature, positive outlook with ability to focus on multiple duties across different areas
• Ability to persuade others to change existing practices
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to identify, assess and solve problems
• Proficient with computer and information technology
• Knowledge of process development engineering and analytical software systems
• Familiarity with applicable health and safety regulations
• Familiarity with applicable food safety and quality regulations

Preferred

• Participative involvement in campus organizations, non-class related volunteer involvement, off campusemploymentanddemonstratedleadership preferred.

Why Grande?

With more than 80 years of crafting The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they’redelivering thevery bestpizza to their customers orassistingour food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality cant be matched. While Grande’s reputationofexcellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit our Associates come first  complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work.

If you want to learn more about our company what we do and how we go about it or learn more about our beautiful,state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit  .

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