Unilever · 2 months ago
2026 Processing Internship
United States of America
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerUnilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Refreshments, Health & Wellness, and Home & Personal Care products. As a process development summer intern, you will manage a major project focusing on the development and commercialization of personal care formulations, working closely with a team of experts to address technical challenges and enhance product quality.
ConsumerFast-Moving Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturingPersonal Care and Hygiene
Responsibilities
Manage one major summer project on their own in a process engineering role
Address a major technical challenge and opportunity for one of Unilever’s well-known hair, skin cleansing, or skin care brands
Carry out the project within a brand formulation team, processing specialists, or within an R&D support function
Scale up breakthrough technologies in a major consumer product, addressing feasibility constraints in our manufacturing assets while maintaining critical product attributes like sensory and cost
Resolve manufacturing quality issues in some of the largest consumer products in the world by studying both processing and formulation variables
Model processing data at both the pilot and factory scale to drive product enhancement and cost savings
Learn chemical processing principles and product measurement methods unique to formulated consumer products
Apply statistical experimental design and modeling tools to specific needs of the overall Unilever business
Run pilot-scale batches of formulations systematically varying processing variables, chemical factors, or ingredients
Perform their own characterization using rheology measurements and other industry-standard measurements
Plan experiments, analyze their data using statistical and graphical tools, and generate predictive models
Generate input and incorporate feedback from a cultivated network of technical experts within Unilever to enhance the delivery of their project
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate with sophomore or junior status based on Major in Chemical Engineering or other related major
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proven willingness and ability to learn new technical skills
Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Ability to conduct an experimental program to generate relevant, high-quality data with subsequent data analysis and interpretation
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment in order to meet project deadlines
Ability to work with others, communicate effectively, and contribute to cross-functional teams
Willingness to relocate to the Trumbull, CT area for the duration of the internship
Benefits
Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits
Every Voice Matters
Global Reach
Life at Unilever
Careers with Purpose
World Class Career Development Programs
Focus On Sustainability
Company
Unilever
Unilever produces and supplies food, home care, beauty, and personal care products for daily consumer use.
Founded in 1872
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.9MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-03-25Grant· $20.9M
1939-08-11IPO
Leadership Team
Fernando Fernandez
Chief Executive Officer
Sarah Mansfield
VP Global Media
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