Manufacturing – Process Engineering Co Op (For Naperville, IL Local Candidates Only)

Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.

As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone– you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor.

Only LOCAL candidates will be considered for this role, as it is fully in person. This program will run from February 23rd through December 18th, 2026. Selected candidates must be available to work at least Part-Time hours between February 23rd and May 15th, Full-Time hours during the Summer (May 18th – August 7th), and then Part-Time hours through the end of the program during the Fall. Candidates are expected to work all their hours in person.
 

As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Join our Taste The Future Program; our fast paced and ever-changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone– you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and empower you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor!
 

Mondelēz International was recognized as one of the Top 100 Intern Programs in the US in 2025 by Yello & WayUp and one of the Best Companies for New Graduates by Forbes.

As part of Manufacturing, you’ll use your skills, our systems, and a wide array of raw materials to help create the delicious, finished products our consumers love. While taking ownership in your area of work, you’ll also ensure the safety of yourself and your colleagues while producing our top-quality products reliably and efficiently within our integrated supply chain.

Mondelēz International Operations assignments are designed for individuals pursuing careers in Engineering and Manufacturing Production/ Operations Management. Our Co Op assignments focus on practical, value-added projects, and related experiences that teach how operations production drives value throughout the organization. This includes:

Providing leadership and guidance to employees while optimizing production

Meeting production schedules to achieve business goals

Communicating effectively with managers, supervisors, and employees

Leading multi-functional project teams of technical and operations functions

Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or any Engineering related degree.

Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with a preferred expected graduation date between December 2026 and May 2027

Must be in close proximity to Mondelez International’s Naperville, IL Plant (1555 Ogden Ave, Naperville, IL 60540)

Must be available to do full-time hours (40 hours per week) over the Summer, and part-time hours during the Spring and Fall 2026 school semester.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Mondelēz International (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status.

The ideal candidate displays some of the following characteristics:

Strong leadership potential and previous student leadership experience.

Excellent communication skills and resilience.

Adaptable, with interpersonal savvy and engaged in diverse extracurricular activities.

Demonstrating a growth mindset, agility, integrity, and a vision for the future.

Strong cognitive abilities, willingness to learn, and data pattern recognition.

Driven, curious, and ready to make a positive impact.

Why choose Mondelez International? 

Ever wondered how your favorite snacks get made? Don’t miss the chance to find out! Check out some of the perks of being a MDLZ Co-Op: 

Given value added projects that are presented to Leadership 

Early Careers programming, including events and activities throughout the year.

Full-Time conversion opportunities upon graduation.

Compensation

The expected weekly pay range is $1,000 - $1,300, based on your expected graduation date. 

Compensation rates for Early Careers is pre-determined and non-negotiable. 

Salary and Benefits:

The base salary ranges for this position are shown below; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

Any other location base salary range: 61,800.00 - 77,250.00

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.

For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Job Type

Intern (Fixed Term)InternsEarly Careers