Unilever
FMCG
ResearchandDevelopmentInternship26'-ProductProcessing(Hive)
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“Research and Development Internship 26' - Product Processing (Hive) at Unilever. Skills: AI model, Image analysis, Food Science. Develop product specifications. Support factories to improve efficiency”
Industry & Context.
Analytical knowledge
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Available for 5 to 6 months starting August-September 2026, Minimum 32 hours/week, Enrolled (3rd or 4th year) in a Bachelor or Master program in Food Science/Technology, Food Physics, Chemical Engineering or Material Science, Basic experience with microscopy, Affinity for image analysis, Affinity for AI, Capable of practical work, Capable of basic research, Capable of literature search, Capable of setting up work programs, Capable of collecting data, Capable of analysing data, Capable of interpreting results, Capable of presenting results, Affinity for programming tools to build models for factory data, Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Nice to Have
Analytical knowledge of food microstructure
What You'll Do.
Develop product specifications
Support factories to improve efficiency
Support factories to improve sustainability
Conduct pilot plant trials
Conduct factory trials
Develop tools for flow characteristics comparison
Predict pasty cube processability
Investigate manufacturing processes
Investigate scaling rules
Segment microscopy images
Extract quantitative data
Improve product texture
Ensure stability over time
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
English (spoken and written)
Full Job Description
Are you ready to kick-start your career at one of the world’s most iconic companies? At Unilever, we’re not just about creating products – we’re about building dreams, opportunities, and innovation. With over 400 brands like Dove, Knorr, and Lipton, we’re committed to making sustainable living commonplace. HIVE is Unilever’s Foods Innovation Centre and home to the product innovations of some of the world's favorite food brands like Knorr and Hellmann's. Want to get an idea of what’s cooking in the Hive? Go check more information here: https://hive.unilever.com/ This is more than just an internship; it’s a chance to learn, grow, and leave your mark at one of the largest FMCG companies on the planet. **What makes this internship exciting?** As an intern in the Research and Development Department in the Hive, your ideas will drive impact, and your creativity will take center stage. The team will provide you with opportunities to develop a better understanding of manufacturing processes and their scaling rules through lab and pilot plant experimentation. You will train and validate an AI model to segment microscopy images of food products, extracting quantitative data to link product microstructure, formulation, and processing. This isn’t just about learning – it’s about leading! Here’s what your journey will look like: * Develop product specifications to ensure quality for consumers, using available equipment or creating new designs. * Support factories to improve efficiency and sustainability. * Conduct pilot plant and factory trials, including developing tools for flow characteristics comparison of dry powder products, predicting pasty cube processability by correlating lab scale deformation data with paste extrusion. * Investigate manufacturing processes and their scaling rules through lab and pilot plant experimentation. * Train and validate an AI model to segment microscopy images of food products, extracting quantitative data to link product microstructure
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