About Barilla

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.

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.

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.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

Job Description

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.
The role is based at our Bakery plant in Novara, working in close collaboration with the Plant Quality & Technology Manager and the Process Digital Transformation Technologist from R&D.

Key Responsibilities

• Support analytical activities and process digitalization initiatives.
• Collect and aggregate data; perform fine‑tuning, calibration, and validation of new online monitoring systems.
• Support process optimization tests.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, and external technical partners.
• Contribute to the validation of new sensors and measurement equipment.
• Support data collection, data analysis, and digitalization activities.
• Perform ad‑hoc data gathering for calibration and fine‑tuning of new monitoring systems.
• Assist in conducting optimization tests on industrial production lines.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or STEM disciplines with a strong interest in manufacturing environments.
• We also accept students who are completing their thesis, provided it has already been agreed upon or is near completion.
• Advanced Excel skills (Python and MATLAB are a plus).
• Experience with analytical instruments (e.g., scales, calipers, similar equipment).
• Proactive attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within cross‑functional teams.

What we offer

• 6 months internship, full-time (40hours per week), based in Novara
• Internship allowance
• Flexible ways of working
• Free access to our company canteen
• First-hand experience supporting live projects, as the fastest way to learn
• Personal tutoring and constant support from your team to develop your personal and professional skills
• Access to our on-site shop where you can pick up our products at a generously discounted price
• A unique opportunity to look behind the scenes of the number one pasta company leader in the world!

Location: Novara

Period: May – November 2026.

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.