Engineering Co-Op

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

2024/2025 Nestlé USA Engineering Co-op Program 

You know us as the food and beverage company behind a lot of your favorites like Stouffer’s, Nesquik, Toll House, Lean Cuisine, and DiGiorno, as well as new discoveries like Sweet Earth and Chameleon Cold-Brew coffee. Across our organization, we are building a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is encouraged, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day Let’s challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today.

Here at Nestlé USA, you are empowered to become a student of the business and deliver the best to our consumers and your peers. We’re inviting forward-thinking and courageous future technical experts and leaders to embrace an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset and start their journey of growth

If you're a current undergraduate student eager to make an impact on an enormous scale, take strides into greatness and pursue your career with Nestlé USA.

Here's a breakdown of what the big picture entails for this program: 

Nestlé USA Engineering Co-op program is a development program that provides the opportunity for select individuals to gain real world experience and an understanding of Technical & Production at Nestlé USA. The Co-op program consists of 3 or 6 month rotational experiences intended to build capability and understanding of the core Engineering Functions at Nestlé USA. 

Whether you are joining the program as a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior, you will receive an exciting introduction to the world of Nestlé USA and begin to understand the various departments working in collaboration to make our products. As you further your educational career, you will begin to experience a unique breadth of work assignments within your area of expertise, focusing on becoming a subject matter expert within the Engineering team. As an Engineering Co-op, you will play a key role in leading and executing projects and gaining an understanding of Industrial Services in our factories. 

Your primary responsibilities: 

As an Engineering Co-op, you will be learning and growing as an Engineer while delivering results for Nestlé USA through key projects, systems, and people.

Industrial Services Potential Experiences Include : Hygienic Engineering, Refrigeration and Thermal systems, Process Capacity and mass/heat balances, compliance and reliability, process safety, Water and Waste Water treatment and other utilities, mechanical integrity and Sustainability 

Locations 

Various Factory or Corporate Locations across Nestlé USA 

Co-ops will likely move to different site(s) throughout various rotations as necessary. (This will be in Solon, OH or in Springville, Utah) 

Relocation provided and housing assistance during Co-Op period as needed

Requirements:

Education  

Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or other related engineering discipline

Skills & Knowledge 

Strong communication and presentation skills 

Analytical skillset for data tracking and results analysis 

Ability to work and thrive in a team environment 

Demonstrate outstanding learning capabilities 

Ability to deliver results on challenging assignments 

Additional Requirements 

Comfortable working with people in various capacities in a factory 

Able to work any shift, including second or third shift as required throughout program experiences 

Open to working in facilities where ambient conditions may be very cold, wet or warm 

Additional Perks: 

Immersion into a dynamic and collaborative work culture with varied colleagues 

Mentorship and professional guidance from experienced leaders and a training program designed to support successful project completion

Work with an influential industry leader in consumer packaged goods (Fortune Magazine) 

Volunteer in community service opportunities with a variety of Nestlé Share Valued Organizations (e.g. Boys & Girls Club of America & Nestlé Adopt-A-School Program) 

Competitive compensation with housing subsidy provided