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<span class="jobdescription"><h1>About Barilla</h1>
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<p>At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.</p>
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<p>Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.</p>
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<p>Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.</p>
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<p><b>Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?</b></p>
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<h2>Job Description</h2>
<p>Barilla is seeking one intern to join the team dedicated to production line data analysis, process digitalization, development and validation of vision systems, and optimization of manufacturing processes.<br/>The role is based at our Bakery plant in Novara, working in close collaboration with the Plant Quality &amp; Technology Manager and the Process Digital Transformation Technologist from R&amp;D.</p>
<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2>
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<li>Support analytical activities and process digitalization initiatives.</li>
<li>Collect and aggregate data; perform fine‑tuning, calibration, and validation of new online monitoring systems.</li>
<li>Support process optimization tests.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Quality, Production, and external technical partners.</li>
<li>Contribute to the validation of new sensors and measurement equipment.</li>
<li>Support data collection, data analysis, and digitalization activities.</li>
<li>Perform ad‑hoc data gathering for calibration and fine‑tuning of new monitoring systems.</li>
<li>Assist in conducting optimization tests on industrial production lines.</li>
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<h2>Requirements</h2>
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<li>Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or STEM disciplines with a strong interest in manufacturing environments.</li>
<li>We also accept students who are completing their thesis, provided it has already been agreed upon or is near completion.</li>
<li>Advanced Excel skills (Python and MATLAB are a plus).</li>
<li>Experience with analytical instruments (e.g., scales, calipers, similar equipment).</li>
<li>Proactive attitude.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within cross‑functional teams.</li>
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<h2>What we offer</h2>
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<li>6 months internship, full-time (40hours per week), based in Novara</li>
<li>Internship allowance</li>
<li>Flexible ways of working</li>
<li>Free access to our company canteen</li>
<li>First-hand experience supporting live projects, as the fastest way to learn</li>
<li>Personal tutoring and constant support from your team to develop your personal and professional skills</li>
<li>Access to our on-site shop where you can pick up our products at a generously discounted price</li>
<li>A unique opportunity to look behind the scenes of the number one pasta company leader in the world!</li>
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<p>Location: Novara</p>
<p>Period: May – November 2026.</p><p> </p>
<p style="color:#00347b;font-size:16.0px">At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.</p>
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We are an Italian family-owned food company. And like all Italian families, we take food very seriously.  

From a small bakery in Parma to a large international Group: our story of quality and passion started in 1877 and has led us today to operate in over 100 countries. We are a world leader in the markets of pasta and sauces in continental Europe, bakery products in Italy and crispbread in Scandinavia and we are recognized worldwide as a symbol of Italian know–how.  
Today we employ over 8,700 people and own 29 production sites in 10 countries which every year contribute to the production of over 2,100,000 tons of products.

Responsibility, flexibility and inclusion are the three core pillars that characterize working with Barilla: we use a hybrid model of work based on both remote and in presence work.
Our greatest strength is the diversity of our people. We believe in equal opportunities and are committed to ensuring that everyone has the chance to excel in any role, helping us build a better company day by day. 
We want everyone to feel empowered to grow, learn, and make an impact: here, you can bring your true self to work and be part of a community that that encourages you to take initiative and values proactivity.

For us, strength lies not only in numbers, but in individuals
Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

Barilla

Barilla, a global leader in the food industry, seeks a full-time intern for 6 months in Novara for RD&Q Industrial Process. We require a master's in Industrial Engineering or STEM, Excel skills, and interest in manufacturing. The intern will support data analysis, process digitalization, and optimization. Benefits include internship allowance, flexible work, canteen, discounted products, and personal tutoring.

RD&Q Internship | Industrial Process Digitalization & Manufacturing Data Analysis

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