Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.
If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.
We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.
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2024/2025 Nestlé USA Engineering Co-op Program
You know us as the food and beverage company behind a lot of your favorites like Stouffer’s, Nesquik, Toll House, Lean Cuisine, and DiGiorno, as well as new discoveries like Sweet Earth and Chameleon Cold-Brew coffee. Across our organization, we are building a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is encouraged, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day! Let’s challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today.
Here at Nestlé USA, you are empowered to become a student of the business and deliver the best to our consumers and your peers. We’re inviting forward-thinking and courageous future technical experts and leaders to embrace an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset and start their journey of growth!
If you're a current undergraduate student eager to make an impact on an enormous scale, take strides into greatness and pursue your career with Nestlé USA.
Here's a breakdown of what the big picture entails for this program:
Nestlé USA Engineering Co-op program is a development program that provides the opportunity for select individuals to gain real world experience and an understanding of Technical & Production at Nestlé USA. The Co-op program consists of 3 or 6 month rotational experiences intended to build capability and understanding of the core Engineering Functions at Nestlé USA.
Whether you are joining the program as a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior, you will receive an exciting introduction to the world of Nestlé USA and begin to understand the various departments working in collaboration to make our products. As you further your educational career, you will begin to experience a unique breadth of work assignments within your area of expertise, focusing on becoming a subject matter expert within the Engineering team. As an Engineering Co-op, you will play a key role in leading and executing projects and gaining an understanding of Industrial Services in our factories.
Your primary responsibilities:
As an Engineering Co-op, you will be learning and growing as an Engineer while delivering results for Nestlé USA through key projects, systems, and people.
Industrial Services Potential Experiences Include : Hygienic Engineering, Refrigeration and Thermal systems, Process Capacity and mass/heat balances, compliance and reliability, process safety, Water and Waste Water treatment and other utilities, mechanical integrity and Sustainability
Locations
Various Factory or Corporate Locations across Nestlé USA
Co-ops will likely move to different site(s) throughout various rotations as necessary.
Solon, Ohio
Springville, Utah
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Relocation provided and housing stipend during Co-Op period as needed.
Requirements:
Education
- Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or other related engineering discipline
Skills & Knowledge
Strong communication and presentation skills
Analytical skillset for data tracking and results analysis
Ability to work and thrive in a team environment
Demonstrate outstanding learning capabilities
Ability to deliver results on challenging assignments
Additional Requirements
Comfortable working with people in various capacities in a factory
Able to work any shift, including second or third shift as required throughout program experiences
Open to working in facilities where ambient conditions may be very cold, wet or warm
Additional Perks:
Immersion into a dynamic and collaborative work culture with varied colleagues
Mentorship and professional guidance from experienced leaders and a training program designed to support successful project completion
Work with an influential industry leader in consumer packaged goods (Fortune Magazine)
Volunteer in community service opportunities with a variety of Nestlé Share Valued Organizations (e.g. Boys & Girls Club of America & Nestlé Adopt-A-School Program)
Competitive compensation with housing subsidy provided
The Nestlé Companies are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment.
It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
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