F&B Intern

Job Description:

About Ecolab
Ecolab is a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions. We partner with customers in the food & beverage industry to improve food safety, enhance operational efficiency, and support sustainability.

Position Overview

This internship offers hands-on experience in food safety, hygiene, and process engineering within Ecolab's F&B operations. The intern will work alongside engineers and technical teams, gaining practical exposure to safety practices, process systems, and continuous improvement, while delivering a small-scale engineering project.

Key Responsibilities

* Complete onboarding and compliance training (systems, ethics, and company policies)
* Gain an understanding of Ecolab's F&B business and customer solutions
* Participate in safety training, including PPE, Stop Work Authority, and incident reporting
* Support site/office safety walkthroughs and compliance checks
* Learn fundamentals of Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems and hygiene principles
* Shadow engineering and technical teams during operational activities
* Develop a basic process flow diagram (PFD)
* Identify and define a small engineering or process improvement opportunity
* Collect and analyze basic operational data
* Develop recommendations to improve safety, efficiency, or sustainability
* Prepare and deliver a final presentation with key findings and insights
* Submit a short reflection on learning outcomes

Qualifications

* Currently pursuing a degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Food Engineering (or related field)
* Strong interest in food safety, process engineering, or industrial operations
* Basic analytical and problem-solving skills
* Effective communication and presentation abilities

What You Will Gain

* Exposure to industry-leading food safety and hygiene practices
* Practical experience with CIP systems and process operations
* Hands-on project experience with real business impact
* Mentorship from experienced professionals

Preferred Attributes

* Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
* Strong teamwork and safety mindset