- Location
- Pantin Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
Hermès Maroquinerie Sellerie is seeking a Bio-Based Materials R&D Engineer Intern for a six-month, full-time internship in Pantin. Reporting to the Scientific Manager, the intern will develop and implement characterization methods for an innovative bio-based material, coordinate testing and transformation trials, and consolidate findings to support future R&D.
Role & Responsibilities
- Review characterization methods suitable for bio-based materials.
- Identify critical properties and define sampling protocols.
- Conduct in-house material characterization, including thickness, basis weight, density, moisture and microscopic observations.
- Coordinate external mechanical, chemical, thermal, morphological and surface analyses.
- Participate in material transformation operations at a partner site approximately one day per week.
- Take samples, maintain sample traceability and interpret results with the team.
- Consolidate results in a structured database.
- Identify process–property correlations and propose monitoring indicators.
- Coordinate with another intern on different types of flexible materials and their surface properties.
- Map material properties at each transformation stage.
- Write standardized characterization protocols.
- Create and maintain a results database.
- Document knowledge and provide written recommendations for future R&D developments.
Qualifications
- Final-year engineering-school student or Master 2 student.
- Specialization in Materials, Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Bio-Based Materials or Process Engineering.
- Rigorous and autonomous, with analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Enjoys working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Able to translate needs and communicate work effectively.
Skills
Education
Final year of an engineering degree or Master 2, specializing in Materials, Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Bio-Based Materials or Process Engineering.
Workplace
This position is based in Pantin, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
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Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
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