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 Summer 2026 internship, PIM Brands might just be your perfect match.

Our 10-week immersive summer internship program at PIM Brands is designed for rising seniors eager to elevate their skills, gain hands-on experience, build lasting professional connections, and work with some of the most iconic and beloved brands out there, including Welch’s® Fruit Snacks. Open roles span across functions such as R&D, Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, HR, and more—offering interns the chance to work alongside experienced professionals committed to their development. Throughout the program, interns contribute to meaningful projects both independently and collaboratively, with opportunities to present their ideas and gain visibility with senior leadership.

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 Engineering Department. We are looking for a Project Engineering Intern interested in starting a career at our Somerset NJ location.

Overview:

• Plan & coordinate technical activities in association with assigned projects including project budgets & timelines
• Work with outside vendors & contractors to ensure deliverables of project are met
• Use CAD equipment to provide support in preparing layouts & diagrams
• Utilize technical knowledge to develop solutions for plant improvement opportunities
• Communicate with all plant departments on project activities

Qualifications

• Rising Senior in college/university, pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related 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:

• CAD and Microsoft Office experience
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent mathematical proficiency and effective interpersonal/communication skills
• 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:

• Project management experience
• 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 $20.00 -- $21.00 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 PIM Brands Manufacturing Site is located in Somerset, New Jersey
• This internship requires working on-site, Monday through Friday
• Business casual dress
• 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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