INTERNSHIP - Materials Engineer Fiber Packaging Development - September 2026 - (H/F)

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About the job

For over 100 years, Danone has been supporting people worldwide with its 146 delicious brands. Located in over 120 countries with more than 89,000 employees across production sites, warehouses, headquarters, and R&D center, Danone continually develops iconic products. Certified as Bcorp and Happy Trainees, Danone strives to be a better company for the world, its consumers, and its employees. 

YOUR MISSIONS AT DANONE: 

This internship will take place in Gif-sur-Yvette (91), at our Research & Innovation center starting from September 2026. Gwendal PRIGENT, Fiber Based Material Manager in the team Advanced technology Packaging will guide you through your day-to-day tasks and help you grow in your role: 

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Characterization of paper-based packaging and Pack and Product interactions. 

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You will set test plans, conduct analytical and laboratory tests of packaging and packaging materials.  

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You will interpret data findings and make recommendations on the packaging performances.  

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You will propose improvements if needed to guarantee the quality grid compliance.  

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You will regularly participate in team meetings where you will present the progress of your work.  

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You will be in close relationship with internal and external partners (manufacturing, suppliers, labs...) to unlock technical challenges.  

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You will work on new quality tests methods and standards to bring packaging into compliance.  

 

THE BENEFITS OF THIS INTERNSHIP:  

·  Up to 2 days/week of remote work
·  Full reimbursement of your public transportation pass or partial/full reimbursement of mileage expenses
·  ""Vendredi je grandis"" program: development every Friday afternoon covering career, soft skills, and hard skills.
·  Internship : Compensation from €1,300 (Bachelor's +4 and gap year) to €1,500 (Bachelor's +5) gross/month.
·  Benefits: company restaurant, gym, bike parking  About you

For this position, we are looking for someone: 

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In engineering, food science, chemistry and/or materials, currently in your second year of a Master’s program (M2) or in the final year of engineering school, with a strong interest in packaging. 

·  You are available for a minimum 6‑month internship. 
·   You are curious, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment.
·  You enjoy collaborating with others and can build positive working relationships.
·  You are able to think analytically and are motivated to develop your problem‑solving skills.
·  You show initiative and are keen to contribute by identifying opportunities and proposing ideas.
·  You are organized, reliable, and able to manage your tasks with growing autonomy.
·  You communicate clearly, both in writing and in conversations in French and English   About Danone

During your internship, would you take notes or initiatives? 

90% of our interns and apprentices believe that Danone provides a work environment conducive to professional development thanks to the responsibilities, autonomy, and training offered (source: Happy Trainees). 

JOINING DANONE MEANS... 

·  Meet Danoners with unique personalities, diverse profiles, and varied career paths
·  Grow in different environments: production sites, logistics bases, research and innovation centers, or company headquarters
·  Build a tailored career path suited to your personality, skills, and desires
·  Learn through enriching, responsible, and educational missions   

Our Danoners speak out! Discover the testimony of six Danoners with very different jobs and career paths: never stop growing . 

You want to know more about the daily life of Danoners? Come grow with us and find all our news, tips, and information on our website careers.danone.com , our LinkedIn page , or our Instagram account @danonetalentfrance . 

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Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition. 

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