Packaging Engineering Intern
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Job Description
About Starbucks
From its inception, Starbucks aimed to be a unique company, one that celebrated coffee and its rich tradition while fostering a sense of connection. Starbucks is known for cultivating extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
About the Starbucks Summer Internship Program
This paid, full-time, 12-week program (June – early September 2025) provides students with valuable work experience in a field of interest within the Starbucks Industrial Engineering team. The program is based out of the Seattle Support Center in Seattle, WA. Interns enjoy several perks:
• Starbucks Rewards Gold Status
• Spotify Premium
• 30% discount in company-owned Starbucks stores
• Headspace Plus Membership
Job Description: Packaging Engineering Intern
As an innovative, high-growth company, Starbucks relies on a world-class Research and Development organization. This internship will provide support for packaging challenges across food and beverage, with a focus on solutions that enhance store productivity and overall sustainability. Responsibilities may include:
• Researching technology
• Conducting lab testing
• Designing structural packaging
• Collaborating directly with store partners to enable innovation
Key Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work with product development, equipment engineering, store design, sourcing, and other departments to identify problems and develop solutions.
• Deliver innovative solutions: Work in a fast-paced environment to explore ideas and provide novel solutions to complex problems.
• Conduct experiments and analyze data: Design and execute experiments, interpret data, and make technical recommendations related to packaging and sustainability.
• Contribute to packaging improvement and productivity initiatives.
Ideal Candidate:
• Driven and Results-Oriented: Has a strong desire for results, a commitment to learning, and the ability to quickly build relationships.
• Problem-Solver: Capable of simplifying complex issues and identifying new approaches.
• Technically Adept: Demonstrated ability to make significant technical scientific advances using internal and external resources.
• Experimentation Expertise: Experience creating Design of Experiments (DoE), familiarity with lab testing equipment, and statistical knowledge.
• Strong Communicator: Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Qualifications:
• Active enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Preference for Packaging Science/Engineering majors.
• Ability to work full-time from June – early September 2025.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
