Now Brewing – Starbucks Industrial Engineering Internship! #tobeapartner

Note: This internship position was previously known as the R&D Summer Co-op Program.

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

About the Starbucks Summer Internship Program:   

The Starbucks Internship Program is paid, full time, 12 week program (June  – August 2025), designed to provide students with an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience in a field of interest and expertise within the Starbucks Industrial Engineering team. Roles will be based out of the Seattle Support Center in Seattle, WA.   

Internships at Starbucks include great Intern perks: Starbucks Rewards Gold Status, Spotify Premium, 30% discount in company-owned Starbucks stores, Headspace Plus Membership.  

Some things for you to tackle include:   

Assess the benefits of engineering technology and methods changes to operations.   Apply logic in problem-solving and analysis of alternatives to assess the financial and operations impact of business initiatives.   Develop and implement processes to measure, analyze, and improve equipment, station, engine, and holistic store performance.   Oversee detailed root cause analysis of bottlenecks in retail store production  Contribute to program development, store layout optimization, store engine redesign, schematics reviews, design studio/field ops support, ops lab testing, data collection and analysis, design of experiments, and human-centered design 

We’d love to hear from students with:   

Knowledge of lean and six sigma principles, theory of constraints, etc.  Excellent ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, across a wide range of technical and non-technical teams   Continuous improvement mindset and a love of process optimization  Interest in rapid concept ideation and testing, simulation modeling, and process standardization 

 Internship Program Qualifications:       

Active enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor's degree    Recommended (but not required) minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0    Ability to work full time from June – early September 2025 Eligibility to work in the United States    

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.