Position Title: New Product Development (NPD) Intern
Department: Product Development/Innovation
Location: Fonterra HQ, No. 23, Jalan Delima 1/1, Subang Hi Tech, Industrial Park, Batu 3, 40300, Selangor, Malaysia
Duration: 6 Months internship (preferably starting in March 2026)
Internship Allowance: RM1,000/month
Overview: The New Product Development (NPD) Intern will support the NPD team in bringing new products from concept to market. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the product development process, including market research, concept development, prototyping, and product testing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct the shelf-life test of nutritional powder, cultured, UHT and Dairy Food for trial and commercial samples.
- Support the prototype development and trial of new products for nutritional powder, cultured, UHT and Dairy Food.
- Conduct the shelf-life test of new packaging for nutritional powder, cultured, UHT and Dairy Food and compile results.
- Coordinate to send prototype, trial and commercial samples to the internal and external lab for analysis.
- Ensure the freshness of ingredients used in the NPD lab for prototype development.
- Support the sensory evaluation activities of new and renovated products for nutritional powder, cultured, UHT and Dairy Food.
- Identify opportunities for improving documentation processes and record-keeping systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the NPD lab.
- Support the establishment of the packaging database to ensure detailed specifications for each packaging type including dimensions, materials, weights and performance characteristics are well maintained.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field
- Knowledge in ISO9001 & HACCP
- Strong interest in product development and innovation
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Candidate with own transport is preferred (must have)
- Note: Only candidates undertaking an internship as a mandatory requirement of their university program will be considered
- Deadline for applications: 31st January 2026
Our Story
Fonterra is a global nutrition company owned by 9000 farming families in New Zealand. We employ 20,000 people around the globe and offer amazing opportunities for people who want to join our team. Our New Zealand-made dairy products are enjoyed in 140 markets across the globe. Our products are loved by people for their balanced nutrition, quality craftsmanship and sheer indulgence.
At Fonterra, diversity, inclusion, and flexibility are a big part of our business, and with a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders and passionate people, this is a great place to work, please apply and join our team.
