R&D Packaging - Engineering (Seasonals & Tablets) Internship - Taste The Future Program UK
Mondelez International
- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Employment
- Internship
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Intern
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
About this role
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter. As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone– you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor. Big enough to reach the top. Small enough to help you get off the ground. Are you studying towards a degree in packaging, design, engineering or related disciplines ? Do you w ant a taste of the career you could have wi th Mondelez? Sink your teeth into one of our internships. Our Internships are 12 months long (although some roles have the flexibility to be shorter) and during your placement, we’ll make you an integral part of our team and give you a real job – with real responsibilities – from day one. We hope to help you expand your horizons and will encourage your personal and professional development. We want to make sure you get the most from your time with us. That’s why once you join we’ll work out ambitious but achievable goals for you. Then through the support of a buddy and regular reviews with your manager, we’ll help you achieve them. Life in Resear ch & Development (R &D ): As an intern at Mondelēz International you will be responsible and accountable for your project(s). During the placement you will be expected to plan and execute tests of various scale ( e.g. benchtop, pilot plant, and factory) as appropriate for your project as well as to coordinate informal sensory assessment. Key deliverables would be to produce technical reports/presentations and periodically communicate your key findings to stakeholders. You will also have the opportunity to interact with the wider R &D Community, other business functions and external suppliers. In addition to this you may also be expected to support other ongoing project activities in and outside of your immediate team. For some roles, occasional international travel may be required . Bournville This is one of our key global chocolate technical centres with in our global Research & Development function . Teams work on a variety of chocolate - based discovery, development & deployment projects supporting our various markets around the world.
About the role
Join the Packaging Seasonal and Packaging Tablets teams, help shape the future of chocolate packaging and elevate the consumer experience. This R&D Packaging - Engineering (Seasonals & Tablets) Internship - Taste The Future Program UK offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation from concepts through to shelf. You’ll contribute to the commercialisation of packaging concepts for iconic brands, helping translate consumer needs into well-loved packaging experiences. This job application has two available positions – one in the seasonals team, focusing on products such as Easter eggs, and one in the tablets team, focusing on products such as Cadbury Dairy Milk sharing bars.
Key responsibilities
Lead and collaborate on a range of projects from ideation to continuous improvement. Conduct prototype creation and development at workshop and pilot scale Design of technical drawings and specifications for new packaging developments Attending line trials, first production and commissioning at factory scale Seasonal team: Research new seasonal trends and perform competitor analysis. Build technical rigour on material selection with basic awareness of material properties. Tablets team: Assist in building the understanding of packaging materials and