Are you the "snack-obsessed" person in your friend group? Do you dream of turning your passion for snacks into something bigger… like a career? If you're a college student looking for a paid 2026 internship, PIM Brands might just be your perfect match.

At PIM Brands, We Make The Brands You Love®. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Covered Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results - oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM Brands, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.

Read more about this 2026 internship opportunity below.

PIM Brands, Inc. is seeking bright, eager interns for our R&D Department. We are looking for a R&D Intern in starting a career at our Park Ridge NJ location.

Overview

• Develop product formulations and work on prototypes.
• Test and define procedures and processing parameters.
• Explore and test improvements in existing products.
• Coordinate pilot plant trials and manufacturing scale up process.
• Product testing; physical, chemical, analytical, sensory, and shelf-life testing.
• Document technical information and prepare reports for trials.
• Evaluate and approve ingredients.
• Perform sensory and physical evaluation of weekly samples and creating the reports.
• Working with food scientists to develop formulation and make new product samples.

Qualifications:

• Rising Senior in college/university, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in any field.  
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
• Strong business acumen and analytical ability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organization skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and bias for action
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Demonstrated personal and professional values

Required Skills/Experience:

• Have access to local housing and reliable transportation 

• Be able to work during our 10 week summer program, which is a 40-hour week, beginning June 1st, 2026 through at least August 7th 2026 

It would be great if you also had:

• Knowledge of and passion for the specific business you are interested in at PIM Brands
• Strong passion for and knowledge of the Food and CPG industry
• Leadership experience on or off campus

Pay:

The pay range for this position is $21.00 -- $22.00 per hour. PIM Brands takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Worksite

• The internship requires working remotely Monday thru Friday and for a 40 hour workweek schedule.
• Business casual dress
• Summer Fridays between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend
• Professional development and training opportunities offered during the summer

Awards & Accolades

• #10 Candy Company in North America
• #26 Global Candy Company
• NJ Best Places to Work - 2025
• Top 50 Employer in New Jersey
• Makers of Welch’s Fruit Snacks - #1 Fruit Snacks in U.S.
• 2024 Advocate of the Year Award
• Recognized by NJBIA - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and in Research/Development 2024
• Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine 2024
• Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC Market

Excited about this 2026 internship opportunity, please apply!

Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review all

resumes, and to find the best students for PIM Brands.

Thanks for your interest in working with us.

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PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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