Position Snapshot 
 
Location: Orbe, Switzerland  
Act. Rate: Full-Time 
Type of contract: Internship, 9 months 
Start date: February 2025

What we offer at Nestlé

International, diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment : Read more about our Nestlé Community 
Opportunities to have an impact and contribute to your team’s success!
Endless learning opportunities and enriching experiences!
Strong mentorship for your professional growth 
Professional network and route to entry level position

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. 
 
As an R&D Master Trainee, you will deliver a small project in the area of System Performance for Nescafé Dolce Gusto (NDG) Business. This team is working on the interactions between packaging, machine and product to deliver the best cup of coffee for the consumers. 

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 R&D Master Trainee

• Design of Experiments : Prepare the design of an experiment in the area of System Performance using personal and institutional knowledge. Conduct research on the topic - including scientific literature review - to present a viable project, taking into account context, requirements and innovation needs
• Research methodology : Definite the best test methodology to be used and perform defined tests within
• Results collection : Provide the collected data and reports results in dedicated files or in data acquisition systems by using computers; summarizes results for decision making
• Laboratory work : Conduct experiments and tests
• Final Report : Prepare, write and present a final report of the project

What will make you successful

• Student or fresh graduate in a Master’s Degree in Materials Science & Engineering/ mechanical engineering, Physics or related fields
• Strong interest in working within a scientific environment, including laboratory activities and data analysis
• Attention to details and system thinking
• Knowledge in digital or data science is a plus
• Good communication skills
• Proactive, agile and independent
• Fluent 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.
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