INTERNSHIP - R&D Engineer M/F - February 2027

As part of your internship, you will be attached to the Research or Charcuterie or Catering department and will participate in the study of the impact of raw material and process variability on the quality of finished products, from a sensory, economic, and environmental perspective.

🔬 Your missions

Your missions will include:

• Characterizing raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products regarding their organoleptic properties (color, texture, appearance) and chemical composition (moisture, protein…), using various tools: colorimetry, texture analyzer, desiccator, NIRS, and sensory analysis panel.

• Exploiting and analyzing the data collected to study the sensory, environmental, and economic impact of the different unit operations for raw material processing.

• Identifying the unit operations that may cause production variability and contributing to the implementation of control charts and good practice documents for better process control.

• Analyzing and synthesizing your results, then sharing the knowledge acquired during your internship with experts, technicians, and R&D managers.

For the sake of accessibility and clarity, inclusive writing is not used in this advertisement. Terms used in the masculine gender refer to both the feminine and masculine genders.

👤 The profile we are looking for

You are currently pursuing a Bac+4/5 level degree (4th or 5th year of higher education), in an engineering school or similar program, with a specialization in food industry, biotechnology, cosmetics, or chemistry.

You ideally have knowledge in:

• formulation;

• food science;

• development of analysis methods (texture, viscosity, color…);

• laboratory manipulation.

Previous internship experience in the food industry would be appreciated.

Beyond your technical knowledge, you are recognized for your analytical and synthesis skills, both written and oral.

You are a good listener, humble, but also know how to defend your points of view assertively. You know how to take a broad view while being able to delve into detail and demonstrate precision.

You have talent. We look forward to seeing it expressed.

Join a committed team, benefit from personalized support, and enjoy an environment that fosters your professional and personal development.

✨ Onboarding Program • Training • Community of Apprentices and Interns • Remote Work (2 days/week) • Nantes and La Rochelle Hubs • Employee Representative Committee (CSE) • Company Restaurant • Career Development Opportunities • Outlet Store • Housing Search Assistance •

A simple and fast recruitment process

Because successful recruitment starts with quality exchanges:

1️⃣ An initial video conference call with a recruitment officer to get acquainted and answer your questions.

2️⃣ A meeting with your future manager and your HR contact to discuss the position, your motivations, and your career project.

As part of its disability policy, Fleury Michon is committed to the integration of people with disabilities. Our positions are open to all.

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