Key Skills

Job Description

About The Job Do you love exploring how data, AI, and new technologies can transform the future of manufacturing? Are you a curious and analytical problem-solver with a passion for digital innovation? Then apply now and join us as our new Global Digital Manufacturing Intern in our Hoofddorp office starting November/December 2026! In this internship, you will be part of the Digital Manufacturing team. Our purpose is to support Danone’s journey towards connected, intelligent, and sustainable manufacturing through digital transformation. During this internship, you will collaborate with teams across our global manufacturing network and support initiatives related to data analytics, digital innovation, AI-powered solutions, and smart manufacturing technologies. Your main responsibilities include Support digital transformation and smart manufacturing projects across Danone’s global factories. Analyse data and develop insights, reports, and visualisations to support business and manufacturing decisions. Contribute to the development and implementation of AI-powered and digital solutions that address real manufacturing challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to explore new technologies and identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes. Meet your future manager! Your managers will be Alessia PAOLETTI and Manuel AGUADO PUERTAS, Digital Manufacturing Managers. About You As a Digital Manufacturing intern, analytical thinking and problem-solving will be second nature to you. You can confidently work with data and have a strong interest in digital technologies, AI, and the future of manufacturing. On top of that? You’re a curious, proactive, and self-driven person who enjoys collaborating with diverse teams and is always looking for opportunities to learn and develop. Key Requirements Enrolled as a Master's student in Engineering, Computer/Data Science, Business Analytics, Digital Transformation, or any related for the entire duration of the internship. Resident of the Netherlands with a valid BSN number. Non-EU citizens must have a valid Dutch residency permit. For non-EU citizens, your university must sign a three-party agreement with Danone. Available to start in November/December for a minimum of 6 months (with the possibility to extend), 4-5 days per week. Fluent in English (spoken and written) Able to work from our Hoofddorp office at least 2 days per week. About us At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”. Working together to make sure that our brands, like Hipro, Nutricia, Alpro, Activia, Nutrilon and Evian, create real benefits for people, communities and the planet. You will be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world. Being B Corp means to be part of a select movement of companies verified to be meeting the highest standards of social and environmental criteria and using business as a force for good. One Planet. One Health. We offer A competitive gross internship allowance of 650 euros per month (based on a full-time internship); Home working allowance of 2.45 euros per day; A public transport travel card covering all office-related travel; Career advice opportunities such as workshops, seminars, networking events; International environment with 140 different nationalities in Danone NL; Active Internship community with 100+ interns across the Netherlands. In the Netherlands we also offer a hybrid working environment which enables each team to meet our people's desire for flexibility. You can work from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk or you can work from home. We put people at the center of everything we do. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you. We are committed to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA. What's Next It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 29th October. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you. Need more information? Please contact Celia de Lope, Campus Recruitment Intern via [email protected]. all applications will be considered for a vacancy without discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or any other protected status.

Core Responsibilities

Support digital transformation and smart manufacturing projects across Danone’s global factories, using data analysis to develop insights, reports, and visualizations for business and manufacturing decisions. Contribute to AI-powered and other digital solutions for manufacturing challenges, and collaborate with international, cross-functional teams to identify technologies and process improvements.

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in a relevant master’s program for the full internship, reside in the Netherlands with a valid BSN, and be fluent in written and spoken English. The internship starts in November or December, lasts at least six months, requires availability four to five days per week, and includes at least two days per week in the Hoofddorp office; non-EU applicants also need a valid Dutch residence permit and a university-signed three-party agreement.

Benefits

• Home Working Allowance
• Public Transport Travel Card
• Career Advice Workshops
• Seminars
• Networking Events
• Hybrid Working Environment
• International Work Environment
• Internship Community