First Gen: Process Optimalisation Maintenance/Engineering Intern
PepsiCo · Broek op Langedijk, North Holland, Netherlands
- On site
- Full-time
- €6,600 / year
- Broek op Langedijk, North Holland, Netherlands
Job highlights
- Analyze ITPS spend and financial opportunities.
- Support tender preparation and execution for services.
- Develop and track productivity improvement plans.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders effectively.
- Gain hands-on experience in a global company.
About the role
Process Optimization Maintenance Engineering Intern
Summer Term: July 27, 2026 – January 31, 2027
PepsiCo BeNeLux is seeking interns to contribute to iconic brands and a culture of creativity and collaboration. Our internship program offers meaningful projects, mentorship, and hands-on experience for (near-)graduates.
Join a community of around 30 interns where your voice is valued.
Responsibilities
- Analyze ITPS spend across all Benelux entities.
- Support preparation and execution of tenders for service suppliers (training, HR & payroll, creative agencies).
- Set up and follow up on a communication plan for productivity improvements driven by process changes.
- Analyze, track, and align realized productivities.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to analyze financial opportunities.
What You Can Expect
- A supportive team fostering professional growth.
- Meaningful and impactful work on projects.
- An intern community for support, connections, and workshops.
- Internship compensation of 550€/month and travel reimbursement.
- Work-from-home toolkit.
Qualifications
- Fluent in Dutch.
- Currently studying or recently graduated (max. 3 months post-graduation).
Your Recruitment Journey
- Phone screening with a recruiter.
- Interview at our office.
- Offer: You’re hired! Welcome to PepsiCo.
Careers To Smile About
At PepsiCo, our mission is to create smiles globally with a portfolio of over 500 beloved brands. We foster innovation, consumer centricity, and empower associates to make a lasting impact.
Learn more at www.pepsico.com.
Key skills/competency
- Process Optimization
- Maintenance Engineering
- Internship
- Financial Analysis
- Tender Preparation
- Productivity Tracking
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Communication Planning
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
Skills & topics
- Process Optimization
- Maintenance Engineering
- Internship
- PepsiCo
- Engineering Intern
- Process Improvement
- Financial Analysis
- Tender Management
- Productivity Analysis
- Benelux
- Dutch Fluency
- Graduate Internship
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant coursework, projects, and any analytical or process improvement experience. Use keywords from the job description.
- Prepare for the interview: Be ready to discuss your analytical skills, problem-solving approach, and understanding of process optimization.
- Demonstrate Dutch fluency: Ensure your language proficiency is clearly communicated in your application and during the screening process.
- Showcase internship readiness: Emphasize your eagerness to learn, contribute, and grow within PepsiCo's dynamic environment.
- Research PepsiCo: Understand their brands, mission, and values to align your answers with their company culture.
Technical preparation
Familiarize yourself with ITPS spend analysis methods.,Understand tender preparation and supplier evaluation.,Practice analyzing and tracking productivity metrics.,Review financial analysis and reporting techniques.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you improved a process.,How do you handle working with stakeholders?,How do you manage multiple tasks effectively?,Discuss your experience working in a team.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the duration of the Process Optimization Maintenance Engineering Intern role at PepsiCo?
- The internship for the Process Optimization Maintenance Engineering Intern position at PepsiCo is for the summer term, running from July 27, 2026, to January 31, 2027.
- What are the main responsibilities for an intern in Process Optimization Maintenance Engineering at PepsiCo BeNeLux?
- Interns will analyze ITPS spend, support tender preparations for service suppliers, set up communication plans for productivity, track realized productivities, and collaborate with stakeholders on financial opportunities.
- What qualifications are essential for the Process Optimization Maintenance Engineering Intern position?
- Essential qualifications include fluency in Dutch and being currently enrolled in studies or a recent graduate (within 3 months of graduation).
- What is the compensation for the internship at PepsiCo?
- The internship offers a compensation of 550€ per month, along with travel reimbursement and a work-from-home toolkit.
- What is the recruitment process for this internship at PepsiCo?
- The recruitment process involves a phone screening with a recruiter, followed by an interview at the PepsiCo office, and culminates in an offer if successful.
- Does PepsiCo offer mentorship for interns in this role?
- Yes, the internship program at PepsiCo includes mentorship to support interns' professional growth and development.
- Is this a remote or on-site position?
- While a work-from-home toolkit is provided, the recruitment journey includes an 'Interview at our office,' suggesting a need for on-site presence at certain stages, and the role may involve on-site collaboration.
- What kind of projects can I expect as a Process Optimization Maintenance Engineering Intern?
- You can expect meaningful projects involving financial analysis, tender processes, and driving productivity improvements through process changes and communication plans.
- What is the key benefit of joining the PepsiCo intern community?
- The intern community offers additional support, the opportunity to build connections with peers, and access to workshops, enhancing both personal and professional development.
- What is the primary focus of the 'Careers To Smile About' section for this PepsiCo internship?
- This section highlights PepsiCo's mission to create smiles globally, its extensive brand portfolio, and its commitment to fostering innovation, consumer centricity, and empowering employees to make a significant impact.