Our Nestlé Research and Development Center in Konolfingen (NRDK), Switzerland, develops for Nestlé worldwide, new products, processes and packaging concepts in the areas of Milk, Dairy, plant-based and Nutrition products. This includes various process and filling technologies for liquid, powder or sterile products. In addition, it also provides technical assistance and engineering support for major Capital Investment Projects (CAPEX) to our factories.

Position Snapshot

Location: Konolfingen, Switzerland  

Company: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contract: Permanent contract

Start date: 01/01/2026

Travel rate: 30%

Position Summary 

As a Manufacturing Specialist, you will be responsible for process and technology development within Dairy Culinary Solutions. In this role, you will drive innovation and optimize manufacturing processes across our factories. Your solid understanding and hands-on experience with both can and aseptic filling technologies will ensure effective integration of process improvements and technology deployments, supporting the delivery of high-quality dairy and culinary products.

A Day in the Life of a Manufacturing Specialist

• Develop, deploy, and optimize new process technologies in Dairy Culinary Solutions
• Contribute to R&D product and process development projects
• Provide technical support for process, recipe, and filling line improvements
• Propose and deliver technical and scientific support for projects
• Manage knowledge building and project activities, including team training
• Present results and methods to stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering and production

What will make you successful

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in food technology, food engineering, or a related field
• Solid previous experience in liquid dairy or culinary processing
• Hands-on expertise in can and aseptic filling
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in teams
• Good interpersonal skills with a strong sense of business and technical interrelationships
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are an advantage

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At Nestlé Research and Development in Konolfingen near Bern / Switzerland, we develop for Nestlé worldwide, new products, processes and packaging concepts for a broad range of products of our Nutrition, Dairy, Health Science and Coffee businesses. In addition, we also provide technical assistance to our factories.

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