Summer 2026 Internship Program – Maintenance & Engineering Intern, Taste Texture & Health

Location: Lakeland FL, US

If you’re looking to grow your network and gain new skills within a global company, an internship with dsm-firmenich could be the program for you. Our summer internships provide students opportunities to work on real business projects and gain invaluable professional experience. As an intern, you’ll have exposure to many different areas of a global flavors, fragrances, and ingredients organization that works with some of the biggest brands in the world, along with opportunities to network with your peers and leadership. From engaging events to mentoring opportunities and valuable resume-building experiences, we’re committed to preparing you for a fulfilling and enduring career, both at dsm-firmenich and beyond. We are currently looking for a Engineering Intern at our Lakeland, FL office. 

The 2026 dsm-firmenich Summer Internship Program will run from June 1, 2026 to August 14, 2026.

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Join our Engineering team as an intern and gain invaluable professional experience. Enhance your skills and contribute to real projects that have visibility across the business through a Summer internship. Come discover all we have to offer!

Your key responsibilities

• Expect 50% of time engaging with staff members on the shop floor gathering information (process steps, relevant photos, safety requirements and other parameters) to develop new and modify existing procedures. 

• Expect 50% of time spent at a PC constructing procedures using Microsoft applications. 

• Any downtime from procedure development could be spent assisting with process or project engineering tasks. 

• Perform other duties as required 

We bring

• Build Your Future Skills: Gain hands-on experience and develop practical skills that prepare you for a successful career.
• Expand Your Network: Connect with professionals and peers in a company where sustainability drives every decision and action.
• Thrive in an Inclusive Culture: Join a community that values and respects every individual—regardless of background, beliefs, or identity.
• Grow Through Curiosity: Work in an environment that encourages open-mindedness, learning, and collaboration to create a better future together.

You Bring

• Currently working on completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• Must be available to work full-time on-site beginning on June 1, 2026 to August 14, 2026.
• Second year engineering student or higher is preferred. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from multi-functional teams. 
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts.  
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Suite applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.) 
• Must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and be willing to wear personal protective equipment based on process and food safety requirements.

The hourly rate for this position is $23.00 - $26.00 per hour.  Compensation will be dependent on factors that include location, education, training, specific skills, and years of experience.

At the end of this internship, you will:

Have gained process and project engineering experience within the manufacturing environment of a global company.

About dsm-firmenich:

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement:

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement:

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.