Internship - Research & Development - Summer 2027

Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)

Functional Area: R&D

The Role

Under general supervision provides essential support for departmental functions that include a wide range of activities and initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Perform operational and administrative functions as it relates to academic major

• Independently work on special projects as assigned by functional leader

• Assist in implementing functional strategies and contribute to the teams success in reaching goals and objectives

• Support the departmental deliverables and be proactive in planning and supporting tasks

• Interns will work alongside our technologists on projects related to the launching of new items and revisions of current items.

• Much of the work will be hands-on pilot plant work to include mix testing, running ice cream production and freezing equipment, and organizing samples.

• Interns will also work recipe, specification, and mix formula development.

• Interns will work alongside a product development technologist and learn the process of development from start to finish.

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What You’ll Bring

• Have an applicable degree program and coursework that corresponds with the internship applied for. Prefer entering their Junior/Senior year of a 4 year degree program.

• Prefer a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• Applicable experience within the technical fields preferred.

• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and excellent communication skills are all essential to this position. Effective presentation skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to interact and collaborate with a variety of individuals in a professional manner 

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis