Technical Competency Unit Engineering Intern

2027 Technical Competency Unit Engineering Intern

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

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Technical Competency Unit Engineering Intern

At Nestlé, engineering and innovation come together to transform ideas into scalable processes, equipment solutions, and new capabilities. Our Research & Development teams apply technical expertise, hands-on experimentation, and cross-functional collaboration to solve complex challenges in food and beverage development.

Join us to apply your engineering knowledge, build practical process-development experience, and contribute to projects with real technical and business impact.

About the TCU Engineering Internship

This internship is a hands-on engineering experience within the Technical Competency Unit and Process Development team at the Nestlé Development Center in Marysville, Ohio. As a TCU Engineering Intern, you will contribute to active engineering projects in a collaborative R&D environment.

You will apply classroom knowledge to pilot-plant equipment, product trials, automation, digital tools, and technical problem-solving while working with an experienced mentor and cross-functional partners.

Primary Responsibilities

As a TCU Engineering Intern, you will learn and grow while supporting process-development initiatives and delivering results through technical projects and collaboration.

Project assignments provide opportunities to:

• Own one or more project assignments that support an active process engineering initiative.
• Assist with mechanical drawings, pilot-plant equipment commissioning, product trials, automation implementation, or the rollout of digital tools.
• Partner with an experienced mentor to define project objectives , priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop and present a preliminary project plan, share regular progress updates, and deliver a final presentation summarizing results and recommendations.
• Collect, organize, and communicate technical information to help the project team make informed decisions.
• Collaborate with researchers and cross-functional partners within the Technical Competency Unit and across the Marysville R&D facility.
• Follow all site safety, quality, and operating requirements while working in office, laboratory, and pilot-plant environments.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate engineering program.
• Ability to organize work, manage priorities, and communicate progress effectively.
• Comfort working both independently and collaboratively in a hands-on technical environment.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn new tools, processes, and technologies.

Preferred Background

• Coursework or project experience in mechanical, chemical, electrical, industrial, manufacturing, automation, or a related engineering discipline.
• Familiarity with technical drawings, data analysis, equipment troubleshooting, automation, or digital tools.
• Experience presenting technical…