Moët Hennessy Sensory Analysis Assistant Engineer Intern

About Moët Hennessy

Moët Hennessy, the wines and spirits division of LVMH, brings together some of the world’s most storied maisons, uniting centuries of craftsmanship with a distinctly contemporary spirit. As an employer, it offers an international environment where heritage, excellence, creativity, and responsible innovation shape every profession, from vineyards and cellars to marketing, distribution, finance, and hospitality. The group values talent capable of honoring exceptional savoir-faire while anticipating the expectations of discerning consumers worldwide. Through its global reach, entrepreneurial culture, and commitment to sustainability, Moët Hennessy provides careers defined by prestige, purpose, and the pursuit of enduring luxury.

Role & Responsibilities

• Assess the value of one or more biomimetic sensors for characterizing and objectively measuring wine taste properties and mouthfeel, and study relationships between instrumental, analytical, and sensory data.
• Conduct a literature review on biomimetic sensors, their applications in oenology, and their links to sensory analysis.
• Become familiar with the selected sensor or sensors and define experimental conditions suited to wine studies.
• Define and validate experimental protocols and propose a study plan.
• Select wines and/or model matrices from the product portfolio.
• Evaluate the tool’s performance, including repeatability, reproducibility, and discriminatory power.
• Conduct the sensory analysis sessions required to characterize taste properties and mouthfeel.
• Establish relationships between instrumental, sensory, and analytical data.
• Statistically analyze results to assess complementarity between instrumental approaches and the sensory panel.
• Prepare reports and communicate findings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (Bac +5), such as a Master 2 or engineering degree, specializing in sensory analysis, food science, or analytical chemistry.
• Initial experience in sensory analysis, experimentation, and/or laboratory work.
• Interest in instrumental tools used to characterize food and beverages.
• Proficiency with the Office suite and Fizz (Biosystèmes).
• Interest in statistical tools for data analysis; prior use of JMP® SAS Institute or equivalent software is preferred.
• Rigorous, organized, curious, and comfortable processing and interpreting experimental data.
• Strong interpersonal skills and enjoyment of teamwork.
• A genuine interest in the wine and spirits sector is an asset.
• Must have a vehicle.

Skills

Experience

Initial experience in sensory analysis, experimentation, and/or laboratory work.

Education

Bac +5 qualification, such as a Master 2 or engineering degree, specializing in sensory analysis, food science, or analytical chemistry.

Culture

Moët Hennessy offers a workplace culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and the art of hospitality, where employees contribute to some of the world’s most prestigious wines and spirits Maisons. The environment combines international collaboration with a strong commitment to excellence, sustainability, and innovation, encouraging teams to preserve tradition while shaping the future of luxury experiences.

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