Location(s):
United States of America
City/Cities:
Atlanta
Travel Required:
00% - 25%
Relocation Provided:
No
Job Posting End Date:
January 23, 2026
Shift:
Job Description Summary:
Candidates are encouraged to apply to 3 or fewer internship roles during a given internship recruiting cycle.
Position Overview:
The Global Development & Innovation Packaging team is actively seeking a 2026 Summer intern. The chosen candidate will focus on primary and/or secondary packaging materials, optimization, capabilities, and opportunities for Innovation. This will include and not be limited to the following: PET, Glass, Aluminum, corrugate, paperboard, labeling, Shrink Films, palletizing, and graphics.
Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities:

• Assist other R&D team members towards day-to-day activities
• Collaborate with Cross Functional Teams, Suppliers, and our packaging network + bottling system
• Conduct benchmark studies for the packages in US and Canada
• Assist with developing new packaging formats
• Assist with documenting packaging specifications
• Contribute towards building next generation ideas and concepts

Education Requirements:
Currently enrolled in a BS, MS or PhD programs or have graduated from their degree program no earlier than December 2025.
Related Work Experience:
Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering Background
Functional Skills:

• Problem Solving
• Material Science
• Packaging / Mechanical / Chemical Engineering Background

Compensation:

• Monthly Salary (undergraduate): $4,506
• Monthly Salary (graduate): $6,066

Location:
Atlanta, Georgia
Dates of Internship:
May 18 - July 31, 2026
Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what's possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors - curious, empowered, inclusive and agile - and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
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