Process Development Intern (Process Modelling)

Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands; EU working rights required

Company

hirify.global is a global food and beverage company with a portfolio of more than 200 brands and products sold in over 40 countries.

What you will do

• Develop, validate, and simulate mathematical, data, and CFD models for key food-processing unit operations.
• Perform pilot plant trials and generate data for the unit operations under investigation.
• Support continuous improvement of production processes and the development of novel process designs.
• Carry out techno-economic evaluations of model outcomes and formulate conclusions and recommendations.
• Support new digital capabilities and share results through presentations and a final report.

Requirements

• Master’s-level education in food processing technology, chemical engineering, or a related food or chemical engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of food processing, unit operations, and process modelling.
• Experience with CFD simulations using COMSOL Multiphysics, ANSYS, or similar software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and fluent English.
• Enrollment at a university with at least a 50% study load for the duration of the internship.
• EU working rights are required, through EU citizenship, study in the Netherlands, or a relevant student work visa.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of rheology and its application to food systems.
• Knowledge of Dutch or other additional languages.

Culture & Benefits

• Six-month internship starting in December 2026 or January 2027.
• One-on-one mentorship from an experienced colleague.
• Ownership of individual projects and personal learning goals.
• Supportive intern community and young, ambitious working environment.
• Participation in R&D, team, and category meetings with exposure to senior stakeholders.

Hiring process

• CV selection based on hard requirements, including EU working rights.
• Online Pymetrics and video assessments.
• Microsoft Teams screening interview followed by a hiring manager interview; the process typically takes four to six weeks.