Ferrara

About the Company

We are Ferrara, an undisputed leader in sugar confections. Ferrara is #1 in the category in the US with ambitions of being the global leader by leveraging our focus, capabilities, and brand portfolio to drive category development for our community, customer, and consumers. Our diverse portfolio of two dozen brands includes SweeTARTS(r), Trolli(r), BRACH'S(r), Black Forest(r) and NERDS(r), along with iconic favorites like Lemonhead(r), Red Hots(r) and Now and Later(r). Headquartered in Chicago, Ferrara has over 4,000 dedicated employees and an operational network of over a dozen locations in North America that includes manufacturing, distribution, and R&D facilities.

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Company Name

Ferrara

Job Title

Product Development Internship Program 2026

Job Description

**Job Title:** Product Development Intern (Summer 2026) **Role Summary:** 10‑12‑week R&D internship focused on lab and pilot development, sensory testing, handbook creation, and ingredient consolidation. Interns deliver a final project and presentation to senior leadership, gaining hands‑on experience for post‑graduation employment. **Expectations:** - Expected graduation: Spring 2027 - Majors: Chemical Engineering, Bio Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Food Engineering, Food Science, or related fields - Demonstrated campus leadership and involvement - Strong presentation, communication, and analytical abilities - Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite - Agile, self‑directed thinker **Key Responsibilities:** - Conduct lab development, pilot scale experiments, and consumer/internal sensory tests - Contribute to the Developer Handbook to streamline team onboarding - Support ingredient consolidation efforts to improve supply stability - Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and mentors on project deliverables - Prepare and present a final project to senior leadership **Required Skills:** - Effective oral and written communication - Data analysis and problem‑solving skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint - Agile mindset and ability to adapt to changing project needs - Team collaboration and basic project management **Required Education & Certifications:** - Pursuing a Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree in Chemical Engineering, Bio Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Food Engineering, Food Science, or a closely related discipline; graduation slated for Spring 2027. No specific certifications required.

Chicago, United states

On site

22-10-2025