About the role#
As a Product Development Intern at our Frisco facility, you will lead an experimental research project that impacts our cold beverage brands. This role provides an opportunity to understand how the beverage industry develops and commercializes new products. You will work within our Research and Development department and present your findings to a leadership team at the end of the summer.
What you'll do#
- Conduct bench-top experiments, perform formula calculations, and develop prototypes.
- Maintain detailed records of your laboratory work.
- Interpret test results and write technical reports.
- Use Excel and formulation software to document your work.
- Collaborate with R&D functions including Sensory, Ingredients, Nutrition, Regulatory, Flavor Technology, Chemistry, Process Engineering, and Technical Services.
- Manage multiple tasks to achieve project goals.
- Present your research findings to a broad leadership team at the conclusion of the internship.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited college or university.
- A major in food science, chemical engineering, or a related field.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8am to 5pm.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally as a self-starter.
- Work authorization in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Location & details#
- Location: Frisco, Texas
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7 to August 13, 2027)
- Modality: On-site
- Compensation: $31.00 per hour plus a $2,500 sign-on bonus
About Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is a beverage company based in Burlington, Massachusetts. It manages a portfolio of over 125 brands including soft drinks, coffee, tea, and juice. The company operates a sales and distribution network that supplies hot and cold beverages to retail locations across North America. It also maintains a corporate responsibility platform called Drink Well. Do Good. to address supply chain and packaging sustainability.
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