Process Development Intern (f/m/d)

Do you want to make a delicious difference?

Planet A Foods is for those who want to build something extraordinary with tangible purpose.

We’re reinventing how the world makes food ingredients, such as chocolate, replacing scarce, unsustainable raw materials with scalable, clean, and delicious alternatives.

We are united by impact, driven by innovation, and energized by the mission of building a food system that serves both people and the planet. Working here means choosing meaningful challenges over easy wins. You’ll join an entrepreneurial, international team of scientists, engineers, operators, and industry experts who are deeply committed to creating real planetary impact.

If you are looking for shaping your career in product development while making a tangible impact on the food industry, Planet A Foods is the right place for you. As a Process Development Intern, you will play a key role in ensuring that our next large-scale production expansion is both efficient and successful. Acting as the link between Production, CAPEX, and R&D, your main responsibility will be to test and implement optimizations and new developments at lab and pilot scale.

Next opening: August 2026

A Taste of What to Expect

• Develop and optimize a downscaling model for our new production process
• Document and analyze process data to guide development and improvement
• Organize and prepare pilot trials, including coordination with internal teams
• Participate to on-site pilot trials at external manufacturing facilities
• Design and test prototypes, including development of new machine components
• Collaborate with R&D, CAPEX, ScaleUp, and production teams
  
  

The Perfect Recipe Of Skills & Experience

• You are currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Technology, Biotechnology, or a related field
• You’re confident working with data and enjoy drawing insights from it
• You have hands-on lab experience and are comfortable conducting experiments independently
• You’re curious about the chemical background of aroma compositions
• Experience with 3D construction software (e.g. AutoCAD) is a plus
• Knowledge of thermoprocess or mechanical engineering is beneficial
  
  

This internship opportunity must be linked to a mandatory internship through a university and should last 6 months. We don't accept thesis projects.

A Sweet Package

• Be part of the fastest growing startup in the food industry
• Early ownership and responsibility in a fast-moving environment
• Accelerated learning through hands-on work, mentorship and training
• 2.5 vacation days per month and flexible working hours
• Fresh lunches, snacks, and drinks
• Vouchers for sports, wellbeing, and lifestyle perks
• Regular team events and shared company moments
• Chocolate. Every. Single. Day.
  
  

About Us

We produce all-natural cocoa-free innovations without compromising on taste, quality, and sustainability to preserve the Earth for our children.

We are on a constant journey of discovery and driving meaningful impact. Through collaboration and shared success, we empower our team to take bold action and make a difference. Every role is designed with purpose, where together ideas flourish, opportunities expand and boundaries are pushed. Joining our team is a step toward to protecting the planet we love.



As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, starting from evaluating all applications fairly. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.