Summer Student

About the Company At Synlait, we are a dynamic and purpose-driven milk nutrition company dedicated to "Doing Milk Differently for a Healthier World." We take pride in our unique approach, which emphasizes innovative thinking and a fresh attitude. Our team consists of down-to-earth, authentic individuals who collaborate to create top-quality milk nutrition products. By combining expert farming practices with state-of-the-art processing techniques, we produce a diverse range of nutritional milk products for customers around the globe. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each team member brings, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity to enhance innovation and drive success. About the Role We are seeking motivated and high-performing students to join our process engineering team at our Dunsandel site this summer, from November to January. As a Summer Student Process Engineer, you will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience while working closely with our production and quality teams to optimize dairy processing operations. In this role, you will focus on identifying and applying quantification methods for sample analysis, collecting and analyzing production samples, and investigating potential process improvements. Whenever feasible, you will support the evaluation of your recommendations on a production scale. What You’ll Be Working On Your responsibilities will include: - Assisting in the evaluation of production-scale implementation of process improvements, as time and schedule allow. - Identifying suitable quantification methods for sample analysis. - Collecting samples for laboratory analysis and conducting investigations. - Providing practical recommendations to enhance production line efficiency. Requirements We are looking for candidates who are third or final year students pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Food Process Engineering, Process Engineering, or Chemical Engineering. The ideal candidates will possess the following qualities: - A curiosity about the dairy industry and an interest in Synlait’s operations. - A proactive mindset with a strong eagerness to learn. - An analytical approach to problem-solving. - Attention to detail and the ability to communicate findings clearly. - Motivation and readiness to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Please note that applicants from outside of New Zealand will only be considered if they have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. Benefits We believe in challenging our team members by providing opportunities for career growth and development. At Synlait, we strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their best. We encourage you to apply early with your most recent CV and a cover letter summarizing your skills and what you can bring to our team. We look forward to reviewing your application and wish you the best of luck. Please be aware that we will be reviewing applications regularly and may close the advertisement early. Together, let’s continue to build a workplace where everyone can succeed and make a meaningful impact.