• Global Development & Innovation Packaging Intern

    The Coca-Cola Company (Atlanta, GA)


    _Candidates are encouraged to apply to 3 or fewer internship roles during a given internship recruiting cycle_

    **Position Overview:** The Global Development & Innovation Packaging team is actively seeking a 2026 Summer intern. The chosen candidate will focus on primary and / or secondary packaging materials, optimization, capabilities, and opportunities for Innovation. This will Include and not be limited to the following: PET, Glass , Aluminum, corrugate, paperboard, labeling, Shrink Films, palletizing, and graphics.

    Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities:

    + Assist other R&D team members towards day-to-day activities

    + Collaborate with Cross Functional Teams, Suppliers, and our packaging network + bottling system

    + Conduct bench mark studies for the packages in US and Canada

    + Assist with developing new packaging formats

    + Assist with documenting packaging specifications

    + Contribute towards building next generation ideas and concepts

    Education Requirements:

    Currently enrolled in a BS , MS or Phd programs or have graduated from their degree program no earlier than December 2025.

    Related Work Experience:

    Packaging Science , Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering Background

    Functional Skills:

    + Problem Solving

    + Material Science

    + Packaging / Mechanical / Chemical Engineering Background

    Compensation:

    + Monthly Salary (undergraduate): $4,506

    + Monthly Salary (graduate): $6,066

     

    Dates of Internship: May 18 - July 31, 2026

     

    The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

     

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.