Strategic Research Operations

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Location: Nestlé Research, Lausanne, Switzerland

Unit: Strategic Research Operations

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

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Position Summary

We are looking for an Electrical & Automation Technician, to be responsible for supporting the Nestlé Research Lausanne Pilot Plant and laboratories by ensuring technical soundness, safety, and compliance in the fields of electrical systems, process instrumentation, automation, and calibration.
In this role, you will contribute to instrumentation maintenance and calibration programs, provide first-level E&A diagnostics, and support projects, technology upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with pilot plant, laboratory, engineering, quality, and safety teams to ensure reliable operations aligned with Nestlé Corporate Engineering, Safety, Quality, and Food Safety standards. Leveraging digital tools and data analytics, you will also support accurate equipment data management and continuously improve tools, procedures, and databases within a dynamic R&D environment.

A Day in the Life of an Electrical & Automation Technician

• Monitor pilot plant instrumentation to ensure optimal performance and reduce planned and unplanned downtime
• Execute instrument maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and on-call support activities
• Coordinate with Pilot Plant, laboratory users, QA, Engineering, and Safety teams to resolve E&A issues
• Perform first-level E&A diagnostics and determine internal repair or external service solutions
• Maintain and apply calibration SOPs, technical documentation, and corporate engineering standards
• Produce data analytics reports and communicate insights using digital tools and dashboards
• Support automation projects, commissioning activities, and the introduction of new technologies
• Apply strict safety, food safety, and quality standards with zero tolerance for unsafe situations

What Will Make You Successful

• Electrical and/or automation technician diploma or equivalent qualification
• Minimum three years’ experience in instrumentation, automation, or E&A within an R&D or industrial environment
• Strong expertise in process instrumentation, calibration, process control, and loop tuning
• Working knowledge of PLC/HMI programming, electrical safety, and maintenance practices
• Experience in food processing technologies, hygienic engineering, and food safety environments is an advantage
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• Fluent in English and French, both spoken and written

Exciting Opportunity Ahead! After submitting your application, you will receive an invitation to create a short video introduction, guided by a few specific questions. This is your chance to showcase your personality and passion.

We kindly ask that you submit your video within 7 days of your application to ensure we can assess your profile thoroughly. Please note that if this step is not completed within the specified time, we will assume you have chosen to withdraw your application,

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