Position Snapshot 
 
Location: Orbe, Switzerland
Company: Nestlé System Technology Center
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100% 
Type of contract: Temporary Contract 2 years
Start date: As soon as possible

What we offer at Nestlé
 
Flexible work policies in terms of core hours. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you! 
Genuine opportunities for career and personal development 
Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces 
Dynamic international working environment 
Attractive additional benefits  

Position Summary  

The Nestlé System Technology Centre (NSTC) in Orbe is Nestlé’s leading R&D centre for the design, development and deployment of Nestlé delivery systems, offering expertise in machines, packaging and products for in-home and out-of-home. 
Our vision is to be the world’s leading center for breakthrough System innovation that actively cultivates its unique mix of people and expertise. We create innovative and sustainable food & beverages systems, in partnership with businesses, to amaze our consumers. Our NSTC core values - Excellence, Determination, One-team spirit, and Trust – drive us every day in everything we do.

As an Associate R&D Specialist Materials Characterization, you will be responsible for supporting Capsule & Packaging Concepts & Projects by selecting & measuring materials properties. You will actively explore novel materials, cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation and ensure the viability of potential solutions. Join our team and be part of shaping the future of packaging solutions for the world's leading beverage system.

We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different companies, functions, and regions. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context. 

A Day in the Life of an Associate R&D Specialist Materials Characterization

• Understand materials characteristics and establish specifications for systems
• Validate packaging concepts based on data science
• Develop new measurement methods & technologies
• Participate to material and technology watch in the market
• Participate in Nestlé brainstorming to contribute to successful concepts.
• Develop expertise within the Team and NSTC, train lab technicians when applicable and encourage knowledge sharing

What will make you successful

• Master's degree in Materials Science
• At least 1-2 experience in packaging for systems in the Food & Beverage industry
• Experience in paper based compostable solutions is a definite plus
• Innovative and proactive mindset 
• Team player and willingness to continuously learn and share knowledge
• Proficiency in English, French is a plus

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win. We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.

Be a force for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com.