Summer Intern - Product Development; R&D

Summer 2027 Intern – Product Development (R&D) – Frisco, TX

As a Product Development Intern in the Frisco, TX Research & Development (R&D) facility at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), you will lead an experimental research project while working with a cross functional team. This project will impact all Cold Beverage KDP brands and provide an opportunity to develop critical, in-depth knowledge of how the beverage industry develops and commercializes new products.

The Summer Intern will also be responsible for formally presenting research findings to a broad leadership team at the conclusion of the summer.

This role is aligned to the Beverage Operating Unit.

• The KDP 2027 Summer Internship Program will run from June 7 – August 13, 2027
• Full-time; 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday
• 8:00am until 5:00pm
• In-person in our Frisco, TX Research & Development facility

• Conduct bench-top experiments, formula calculations, and develop prototypes
• Maintain accurate and detailed record of laboratory work
• Interpret test results, write technical reports and effectively communicate information within the organization
• Use Excel & formulation software to document lab work and formulas
• Work effectively with various functions of R&D (Sensory, Ingredients, Nutrition, Regulatory, Flavor Technology, Chemistry, Process Engineering, and Technical Services)
• Multi-task to achieve desired results

• Engaging and partnering on innovative projects to gain experience in a challenging, cross functional team environment
• Participating in meet & greets and lunch & learns with KDP executives and other organization leaders
• Receiving professional development training such as networking, professional skills development and presenting
• Partnering with a mentor to enhance your knowledge of other parts of the business and build your network
• Completing a project from start to finish and presenting it and your takeaways to your team, department vice president and other KDP stakeholders

• $31.00/hour
• Paid bi-weekly
• $2,500 Sign-on Bonus, paid within 30 days of employment

• Must be an undergraduate currently enrolled in a full-time academic program from an accredited college or university, majoring in food science, chemical engineering, or another related field
• Available to work 40 hours per week (M-F, 8am-5pm)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills including excellent listening, written, and verbal abilities
• Ability to work cross-functionally, be independently driven, and a self-starter
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Power Point

Please note:

You must be work authorized in the United States on a full time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full time basis.

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Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®,…