Packaging Engineering Intern Summer 2027

Business Unit Description:

About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We're proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We're also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to our flagship Bob Evans^® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes^®, Egg Beaters^® and Owens^® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevansgrocery.com.

Responsibilities:

Position Overview

Join our 10-week program in our Research & Development Packaging team to gain an understanding of the department's initiatives by working in a laboratory, pilot plant and manufacturing scale environments. Projects could include but are not limited to validating packaging performance by lab and plant line trials, creating databases for package tests, uploading packaging specifications into the Specright platform, and conducting small tests, analyzing, and evaluating data and formulate conclusions.  Responsible for positively impacting Bob Evans business and consumers by completing challenging and meaningful projects.  Demonstrate our core values: Put Safety First, Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Be Courageous and Drive for Results. 

 

Accountabilities

• Gather packaging specifications and manage database for storage and maintenance  
• Create, organize and maintain pallet patterns via TOPS software 
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify packaging solutions, recommend technical solutions to successful commercialization, and troubleshoot existing packaging  
• Coordinate packaging samples for internal and external needs  
• Analyze design/data components and incorporate business needs into technical judgements  
• Manage multiple assignments/ tasks  

• Travel to BEF plants/locations 

 

Packaging Engineering Experience

• Gain exposure from various areas of the R&D organization and cross functional teams to understand packaging specific solutions that can be brought to the organization.

Intern Project

• Lead or contribute to a cross-functional intern project that delivers real business impact and showcases learnings.

Professional Development

• Learn Packaging specific principles
• Gain exposure to R&D operations and cross-functional collaboration.
• Participate in team meetings, mentorship sessions, and intern events.

Qualifications:

Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.

 

Skills & Attributes

• Strong written and oral communication, collaboration skills and business presence
• Working knowledge of CAPE or TOPS palletization software
• Ability to analyze technical packaging drawings and specifications
• Demonstrate sound judgment and ability to apply logical/critical thought processes when developing solutions
• A strong interest in the CPG industry, a plus