Internship in Product Development Children Health & Growth Solutions

Position Snapshot

Location: Konolfingen, Switzerland
Company: Nestlé Product & Technology Center (NPTC) Dairy
Act. Rate: 100%
Type of contract: Internship, 12 months
Start date: 01.05.2022

Position Summary

We at Nestlé Research & Development in Konolfingen near Bern / Switzerland develop for Nestlé worldwide new products, processes, and packaging concepts in the areas of Dairy and Nutrition.

Within the Product Development Department of NPTC Dairy, and more specifically in the Children Health & Growth Solutions Team, we are looking for an open-minded and entrepreneurial intern working with us to support development projects that aim at nutrition solutions, dairy and plant-based products, for school-age children in critical transformation stage at the age of 5 years and above.

A day in the life of an Intern in Product Development

Give support to development projects under the supervision of Product Development Specialists:

Get into our labs and pilot plants to support more experienced colleagues in the innovation & renovation of our children’s brands
In collaboration with Nestlé colleagues, define the areas to explore and the experimental trial plan
Plan, prepare and run kitchen/benchtop/prototyping trials and/or pilot plant trials
Organize raw materials, product analytics, release of samples, sensory and keeping quality tests
Participate and organize internal team discussions and regular updates. Bring your own ideas to the table!
Present project results internally to relevant Nestlé colleagues

What will make you successful

Master’s degree student in Food Technology/Food Science/Food Engineering requiring first working experience while still enrolled at University during time of the internship
Strong interest in hands-on experience in product development
Proactive, curious and result focused combined with an innovative mindset
Good communication skills and ability to work well with diverse teams
Fluent in English (oral and written), at ease at networking in international environment

Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage company. It is present in 187 countries around the world, and its 290,000 employees are committed to Nestlé’s purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Nestlé offers a wide portfolio of products and services for people and their pets throughout their lives. Its more than 2,000 brands range from global icons like Nescafé or Nespresso to local favourites like Ninho. Company performance is driven by its Nutrition, Health and Wellness strategy. Nestlé is based in the Swiss town of Vevey where it was founded more than 150 years ago. Learn more about our Group and reasons to join us on www.nestle.com.

Position Snapshot

Location: Konolfingen, Switzerland
Company: Nestlé Product & Technology Center (NPTC) Dairy
Act. Rate: 100%
Type of contract: Internship, 12 months
Start date: 01.05.2022

Position Summary

We at Nestlé Research & Development in Konolfingen near Bern / Switzerland develop for Nestlé worldwide new products, processes, and packaging concepts in the areas of Dairy and Nutrition.

Within the Product Development Department of NPTC Dairy, and more specifically in the Children Health & Growth Solutions Team, we are looking for an open-minded and entrepreneurial intern working with us to support development projects that aim at nutrition solutions, dairy and plant-based products, for school-age children in critical transformation stage at the age of 5 years and above.

A day in the life of an Intern in Product Development

Give support to development projects under the supervision of Product Development Specialists:

Get into our labs and pilot plants to support more experienced colleagues in the innovation & renovation of our children’s brands
In collaboration with Nestlé colleagues, define the areas to explore and the experimental trial plan
Plan, prepare and run kitchen/benchtop/prototyping trials and/or pilot plant trials
Organize raw materials, product analytics, release of samples, sensory and keeping quality tests
Participate and organize internal team discussions and regular updates. Bring your own ideas to the table!
Present project results internally to relevant Nestlé colleagues

What will make you successful

Master’s degree student in Food Technology/Food Science/Food Engineering requiring first working experience while still enrolled at University during time of the internship
Strong interest in hands-on experience in product development
Proactive, curious and result focused combined with an innovative mindset
Good communication skills and ability to work well with diverse teams
Fluent in English (oral and written), at ease at networking in international environment

Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage company. It is present in 187 countries around the world, and its 290,000 employees are committed to Nestlé’s purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Nestlé offers a wide portfolio of products and services for people and their pets throughout their lives. Its more than 2,000 brands range from global icons like Nescafé or Nespresso to local favourites like Ninho. Company performance is driven by its Nutrition, Health and Wellness strategy. Nestlé is based in the Swiss town of Vevey where it was founded more than 150 years ago. Learn more about our Group and reasons to join us on www.nestle.com.

Konolfingen, CH